Oil tax reform may play big role in national debt discussions
Tax reform could play a significant part of the debt package, and the oil and gas industry is making sure it keeps its tax breaks.
State mulling Medicaid expansion
Governor Parnell commissioned the Lewin Group to study the cost of the expansion. The findings are due out early next month.
Senate republicans to continue earmark ban
Both chambers of Congress adopted a two year ban on congressionally directed spending for the current session that’s winding down.
Air Force report finds tight Anchorage housing market
A U.S. Air Force study says a tight housing market in Anchorage over the next two years “significantly limits” the number of rental units that could accommodate additional military families.
Begich eyeing changes to gas pipeline bill
Sen. Mark Begich plans to propose changes to a 2004 law that provides incentives for an Alaska natural gas pipeline project.
Begich continues raising money ahead of 2014
U.S. Sen. Mark Begich continues to raise money ahead of his 2014 re-election bid.
Begich part of delegation in Israel
U.S. Sen. Mark Begich is in Israel on a fact-finding trip.
Continuing resolution protects Eielson F-16s for now
Congress is preparing a six-month stop gap funding bill. It should keep the government afloat until the end of March, and avoid any potential for a government shutdown before the election.
Sen. Begich to introduce legislation creating Arctic Port Authority
The state of Alaska is working with the US Army Corps of Engineers to locate a site for a deep water port.
Alaska, Hawaii, talks future natural gas deals
Hawaii needs natural gas and Alaska has plenty, but possible sales are years away.
