Deputy Natural Resources Commissioner Marty Rutherford told the House Finance Committee the change reflects slow negotiations with the state’s three pipeline partners, as well as the low price of gas.
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Homer rescue group sues city animal shelter alleging free speech violation
Judy Price alleges the shelter manager started blocking her attempts to rescue cats for Clear Creek Cat Rescue after she commented on how the city-run facility could be improved. Price believes her constitutional rights are being violated.
University of Alaska regents hear pushback on restructuring plan
As a cost-saving measure, the University of Alaska leadership wants to refocus UAA, UAF and UAS on separate discipline areas.
House wants details on impacts of oil, gas tax changes
House members are questioning the depth of analysis of Walker’s proposed oil and gas tax proposals.
Health care officials pitch transformative mental health, addiction treatment reforms
“This is hard stuff. If it was easy, Alaska would have done it long ago,” Health Commissioner Valerie Davidson told lawmakers.
Memorial services for Rep. Gruenberg set for Sunday and Thursday
Juneau services will be held at 3 p.m. this Sunday at Resurrection Lutheran Church on 10th Street downtown.
State, partners mum on possible changes to massive gasline project
Changes are coming to state plans for a liquefied natural gas pipeline, but the governor and the state’s three pipeline partners aren’t ready to say what those changes will be.
Fish & Game plans to cut 30 positions in upcoming budget
“Our goal was to not have anybody laid off. I don’t know that we’ll make that,” said Deputy Commissioner Kevin Brooks.
Ferry chief: Design of Tustumena’s replacement is ready
The new ship is estimated to cost around $237 million. Transportation officials hope it gets 90 percent federal funding in 2019.
Longtime Anchorage Rep. Max Gruenberg dead
Anchorage Democrats will submit three potential replacements to Walker, who will choose one. House Democrats will then accept or reject the choice.