House Finance looks at income tax, while senators talk about future cuts
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Senate Finance budget cut falls short of $300 million goal
The committee’s proposed cut is much deeper than the $32 million cut the House passed.
In Tyonek, celebration as a coal mining company backs down
Last week, PacRim Coal told state and federal regulatory agencies that it would no longer pursue permitting for the Chuitna coal mine.
Anchorage voters opt for bonds, more liberal Assembly
In Anchorage’s municipal elections Tuesday, liberals gained an edge in the Assembly, and residents supported all but one bond measure put forward passed. Voters also opted to shake up the taxi industry.
State confident less than 10 gallons of crude leaked into Cook Inlet, but investigation continues
The state is fairly confident the final estimate for the oil spill in Cook Inlet won’t exceed 10 gallons, but pinning down exactly how much oil escaped won’t be easy.
Oil company fined $10 million for illegally transporting a drill rig to Alaska
Settlement comes after Furie Alaska violated the Jones Act in 2011.
Cook Inlet leaks draw more scrutiny for Hilcorp and its aging infrastructure
The state doesn’t have its own estimate for how much oil was released into Cook Inlet or knowledge of what caused the leak. It’s latest in a string of incidents for Hilcorp, facing a wave of scrutiny from regulators and environmental groups.
Hilcorp reports another leak in Cook Inlet; this time it’s oil
After impact, workers on Hilcorp platform discover spill from an underwater pipeline in Cook Inlet.
Celebrating Turkish culture in Anchorage
Turkish Alaskans shared their food and culture in a recent celebration, including a film about restaurants and foods around Istanbul.
Video: Can we harness the power of Cook Inlet?
Cook Inlet has some of the most dramatic tidal shifts on the planet. From scientists to startups, many have speculated how this fast-flowing water could be harnessed to produce electricity.