As part of its Tongass Forest Plan revision, the agency wants to delineate recreation areas according to commercial use to address the growth of cruise ship tourism.
Government
A new oil lease sale for the Arctic refuge draws mixed reactions from Alaska Native communities
The sale is mandated in federal law but also reflects the Trump administration’s commitment to promoting energy development in the state.
Senators condemn Trump administration’s National Park Service cuts and $10B ‘slush fund’
The president’s budget would cut 3,000 more NPS staffers but add $10 billion for “beautification” in D.C. One senator called it a slush fund for presidential vanity projects.
Senate committee eyes smaller tax break for Alaska LNG project
A key Alaska Senate committee is out with a new take on the governor’s proposal to cut taxes for the Alaska LNG project — with a much, much smaller tax cut.
Energy secretary says Alaska LNG is his No. 1 infrastructure priority
The secretary gushed over the project at a Senate hearing. He loves everything about it except the “tricky” part: financing.
Juneau Assembly to discuss dozens of proposed service reductions and facility closures
The Assembly is tasked with making these decisions as the city faces an estimated $10 to $12 million recurring budget hole.