3 things to watch for in the Alaska Legislature this week
The Alaska Legislature will be back in full swing this week, after a break last week that allowed some legislators to attend an energy conference in Washington, D.C., or spend a few days back home.
Lawmakers meet with lobbyists in DC
While the legislature debates whether to cut taxes on oil companies, state lawmakers were in Washington, D.C last week– meeting with oil and gas lobbyists.
Sheffield stumps for instate gasline
Former Alaska Governor Bill Sheffield says it’s time for Alaska to build its own gas pipeline.
Sheffield has been stumping the state on his own … more
The debate about oil taxes hits US Senate
While oil and gas companies are inching towards a new tax break in Juneau, they’re fighting to maintain their preferential tax treatment in Washington, D.C.
Kulluk Arrives In Unalaska
Shell’s damaged Kulluk drill rig has arrived in Unalaska, a week after leaving Kodiak.
Low lake levels blamed for increasing COPA
Electricity rates in Juneau will go up in April, due to low water levels in the mountain lakes supplying Juneau’s hydropower.
Electric utilities in Alaska … more
After Keystone Review, Environmentalists Vow To Continue Fight
If environmentalists can block the Keystone XL pipeline, they can keep Canada from developing more of its dirty tar sands oil.
Alaska Legislature celebrates Centennial
It was exactly a hundred years ago when Alaska first began to exercise a form of self-government.
Governor’s Oil Tax Plan Advances, With Changes
Gov. Sean Parnell’s oil tax proposal is steadily making its way through the Senate.
