U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason denied requests for an injunction that would have stopped the company from working in the final weeks of the winter construction season.
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Alaska lawmakers pitch ways to close budget gap from sales tax to cutting oil tax credits
A revenue forecast released last week estimated the state has a shortfall of more than $450 million heading into the next fiscal year.
Judge likely to rule next week on halting Willow construction on Alaska’s North Slope
Two lawsuits, filed by environmental groups and an Inupiat advocacy organization, aim to overturn the Biden administration’s approval of Willow.
Willow protesters dog Biden as he touts his environmental achievements
A series of protests in Washington, D.C. could undercut Biden’s message on climate change and alienate the young voters who supported his 2020 election.
An Alaska oil and gas expert thinks the state could make money by not drilling in ANWR
The Alaska Industrial and Development Export Authority is currently the only leaseholder in ANWR.
Conservation groups sue to block Biden-approved Willow oil project on Alaska’s North Slope
Opponents have termed Willow a “carbon bomb.”
Questions about Biden’s approval of Arctic drilling of Willow? We’ve got answers
The Biden administration announced Monday that it’s approving a permit for the largest oil development in Alaska since the 1990s.
Biden approves Willow project, announces new limits elsewhere in NPR-A
Several conservation groups responded immediately to say the protections are good but don’t outweigh the impact of granting the Willow permit.
Can TikTokkers sway Biden on oil drilling? The #StopWillow campaign, explained
The Biden administration is expected to announce whether a $6 billion arctic drilling plan can move forward soon, an issue that’s galvanized millions of TikTokkers into taking action, digitally.
Federal judge rules in favor of ConocoPhillips to keep Willow drilling data secret
The Willow project remains under environmental review by the Department of the Interior. A final decision is expected within days.