The public got its first chance to comment on Gov. Sean Parnell’s proposal to cut taxes on oil companies on Tuesday, and most of the testimony broke along familiar lines.
Energy & Mining
Non-resident hire continues to increase
The number of non-residents working on Alaska’s North Slope continues to increase, according to state Labor Commissioner Dianne Blumer.
Environmentalists push against Shell’s Arctic drilling plan
Environmentalists from Alaska are hoping to persuade Congressional staffers Shell Oil should not continue its drilling operation in the Arctic this summer.
Parnell urges mining students to follow their passions
More than 50 high school students taking an “Introduction to Mining Occupations” course through the University of Alaska Southeast had quite the guest speaker on the first day of class Tuesday. Governor Sean Parnell urged the students to follow their passions, whether they end up working in the mining industry or not. “This class is…
Gov. Parnell rolls out new oil tax proposal
Last week, Gov. Sean Parnell rolled out his latest proposal to revamp the state’s oil tax structure. It’s the third time he’s tried to do this, and the last two attempts resulted in a stalemate.
Hazy forecast for Alaska’s economy
Alaska’s economy weathered the Great Recession better than most states, and should hold steady for the foreseeable future. But depending on who you ask, there could be gloom on the horizon.
Alaskans join Idle No More movement
Alaskans are joining the Canadian First Nations’ Idle No More movement.
Parnell administration preps new bill for oil tax reform
The Parnell administration is poised to introduce oil tax reform legislation.
American Petroleum Institute says Shell should move forward with arctic drilling
The top oil lobbyist in Washington, D.C. says Shell Oil should not be hampered by the grounding of the Kulluk.
Juneau Assembly OKs drinking water supply plan
The Juneau Assembly has adopted a Municipal Drinking Water Supply Plan that grew out of discussions about reopening the AJ Mine near downtown.