Governor Sean Parnell on Tuesday signed the oil tax overhaul bill into law, now called “MAPA,” or the “More Alaska Production Act.”
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Wisconite petitions for right to distribute Alaska petitions
A man from Wisconsin wants the residency requirement for gathering petition signatures struck down, and he’s taking his case to court.
Forest compromise group ends work
The Tongass Futures Roundtable is shutting down. The organization tried to resolve Southeast Alaska forest-issue conflicts.
Great Bear undecided on 2013 drilling season
Two years after executives told lawmakers the company could pump one million barrels into TAPS a day, it isn’t even close to serious production.
Opponents of wastewater discharge bill pass on referendum
When voters head to the polls next year, they could be faced with questions on oil taxes, the minimum wage, and the use of recreational marijuana. But one thing that won’t be on the ballot is a referendum on a controversial bill concerning cruise ship waste.
Bill Could Ease Way To Arctic Port
The U.S. Senate is expected to a pass a sweeping bill authorizing dozens of water projects today.