In Washington, both sides of any Arctic drilling dispute want to show they have locals on their side.
North Slope
Arctic broadband brings concerns about changing culture
The biggest local internet service provider in northern Alaska expects high demand for the broadband connections. It’ll be offering the service early next year.
Exxon hopes Point Thomson is down payment on a gas line
The field sits on the coast about 60 miles east of Prudhoe Bay, near the edge of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. When it’s fully online, it’ll send about 10,000 barrels a day of diesel-like oil down the trans-Alaska pipeline.
Industry executives, senators give oil and gas tax overhaul a cool reception
Oil industry advocates say the bill would devastate the state’s economy by discouraging investment.
House passes oil and gas tax bill after rewrite on the floor
The House passed the amendment that rewrote the bill with the minimum votes required, 21-16.
Walker wants approval over incentives for oil and gas projects
Walker also pushed back against a different legislative proposal to draw money from Permanent Fund earnings to cover the state’s $4 billion deficit.