With a majority of state revenue coming from oil, Alaska has been hit hard not only by plummeting oil prices but by declining production.
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Obama’s ANWR Wilderness protection plea enrages Alaska delegation
President Obama today sent letters to Congressional leaders formally requesting wilderness protection for parts of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, including the coastal plain.
Murkowski: Obama aims to “starve off” Alaska pipeline
Murkowski says she’s not normally an alarmist, but she thinks President Obama’s actions show he’s trying to starve the Trans-Alaska Pipeline of new oil.
Alaska lawmakers frustrated after meeting with Interior Secretary Jewell
A team of nine legislators took a break from session work in Juneau to travel to Kotzebue this week to confront Sally Jewell.
Sen. Murkowski says protecting lands is top priority
There’s little Alaska’s legislative or executive branches can do to influence President Barack Obama’s approach to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Jewell, Governor, delegation descend on Northwest Arctic Borough
For two days, the Northwest Arctic Borough is suddenly Alaska’s seat of power, with the governor, the lieutenant governor, the whole congressional delegation, and 10 legislators all descending on the region.
Treadwell slams Begich for the company he keeps; Dems call it hypocrisy
The Senate campaign of Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell has issued a series of press releases attacking incumbent Mark Begich for allegedly receiving support from Outside politicians working to lock up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and enact gun control, which both candidates oppose.
ANWR campaigns march on, no end in sight
Arctic Power and Alaska Wilderness League are hard at work in Washington, D.C. One has been fighting for 20 years to allow oil development on the coastal plain of the refuge, the other working just as long to ensure that day never comes.
State Presents New Plan For ANWR Development
After getting a “no” from the Department of the Interior, Gov. Sean Parnell has doubled down on a plan to conduct seismic testing in a section of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Alaska lawmakers pushing back against Federal royalty cuts
Alaska is joining 10 other states in opposing cuts to federal royalty payments.