A new state law allows those companies to pay that debt with tax credits, meaning the state might not see any of that money. At least, not in cash.
Government
Disaster declared for North Slope Borough damage from fall storm
It’s the second time in three years that the North Slope Borough has received a disaster declaration for a winter storm.
Unalaska fire chief says he was forced to resign
Colvin believes he was pushed out by Public Safety Director Mike Holman while the interim city manager was out of town. Citing personnel issues, the City of Unalaska is limited in what they can say about Colvin’s departure.
Bethel Search and Rescue asking local police to share more resources
Bethel Search and Rescue needs help. The group says that about 70 percent of their calls come from the Bethel Police Department. Now Bethel Search and Rescue wants the police to match its resources with the organization’s services.
Alaska man again to appeal hovercraft ban to Supreme Court
John Sturgeon plans to file a petition pushing the Supreme Court to review his case for a second time. He’s been fighting the federal government since 2007.
Kake hydro gets boost in governor’s budget
A hydroelectric plant for a small Southeast Alaska community is a step closer to reality. Gov. Bill Walker included funding for Kake’s Gunnuk Creek project in his capital budget proposal.
Tax appeal challenges Alaska’s fish landing tax
A dispute over a fishing company’s tax bill is challenging Alaska’s fisheries resource landing tax on constitutional grounds. The landing tax is crucial for fishing dependent communities that receive half the revenue.
New oil estimate for NPR-A: It’s ‘HUGE’
The government press release actually says it in all caps: “HUGE.” The new USGS mean estimate of 8.7 billion barrels of undiscovered, technically recoverable oil is far more than was last calculated in 2010.
Affordable Care Act enrollments down in Alaska, but not by much
“There was a great deal of confusion amongst consumers,” said Alaska Division of Insurance Director Lori Wing-Heier. “So to come out of it with that capture? We’re thrilled.”
Refuge drilling opponents prepare for next phase of struggle
Now that Congress has OK’d oil and gas exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’s coastal plain, opponents are preparing for the next phase in their decades-long struggle to protect the environmentally sensitive area.