The Alaska Legislature is headed for a special session focused on tax cuts for the Alaska LNG project immediately after lawmakers adjourn on Wednesday.
Economy
Q&A: DIPAC celebrates 50 years of salmon sustainability in Juneau
The Juneau hatchery – commonly known as DIPAC – was founded in 1976, shortly after the Alaska Legislature passed a bill allowing private nonprofits to operate salmon hatcheries as a way to rehabilitate low salmon runs.
Pipeline-for-pension deal falls apart as the Alaska Legislature’s regular session nears end
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed a bill that would have restored public pensions after the failure of a deal negotiated with House leaders.
Alaska House weighs negotiated compromise cutting taxes for Alaska LNG project
Lawmakers are considering whether to insert the tax relief legislation as an amendment to what had been, until Monday, a three-sentence bill.
Lawmakers land on $1,200 payout, as they negotiate AKLNG bill
On Sunday, legislative leaders said they were negotiating with the governor’s office and other stakeholders on a bill that would provide a large property tax cut for the Alaska LNG project.
Legislature looks to add workforce housing to Alaska development agency’s priority list
House Bill 184 gives the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority explicit legal grounds to finance housing projects with three or more units.