Shell’s Arctic ‘beer can’ passes federal test in Puget Sound
It took several tries, and neither Shell nor the federal government announced the results. But a contractor successfully deployed Shell’s Arctic oil-spill containment system in Samish Bay in March.
Group files to begin tax repeal process; ConocoPhillips plans additional rig on Kuparuk
A new non-partisan group seeking repeal of an oil tax cut has filed an application with the Division of Elections to begin a petition drive.
ConocoPhillips to increase Alaska production
Announcement follows passage of new oil tax bill by state Legislature
Few benchmarks for judging oil tax changes
Oil companies operating in Alaska will enjoy lower state taxes on their production beginning next year, but what will the state get in exchange?
That’s … more
Kensington leads Coeur to increased gold production
Higher production at Kensington Gold Mine near Juneau and a Nevada mine led Coeur d’Alene Mines to a 30 percent increase over the year in … more
Legislature Approves Tax Cut for Oil Companies
After years of fighting for it, Gov. Sean Parnell has gotten his major legislative priority through: a reduction of the state’s oil tax rate.
Oil tax reduction clears legislature on final day
A multi-billion dollar oil tax cut has passed the Alaska Legislature. Senate Bill 21 was approved by the House early Sunday morning then in the … more
Mine Safety Reform Stalled Three Years After Deadly Blast
Another year passes without the mine safety reform promised by members of Congress and President Obama in the wake of the worst mine disaster in this country in 40 years.
House Finance will take public testimony on oil
The public gets a chance to testify Tuesday on the latest oil tax reduction proposal before the Alaska Legislature.
Opponents of proposed oil tax cut rally on capitol steps, around the state
About 500 people took to the capitol building steps in Juneau Thursday for one of several rallies statewide against Governor Sean Parnell’s plan to cut state oil taxes.
