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Dunleavy says Alaska gas pipeline depends on property tax overhaul
Governor Mike Dunleavy urged the legislature to pass a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes bill within three weeks, calling it essential to financing what he described as the largest project in Alaska history, an LNG pipeline from the North Slope.
by Alaska News1w ago5 min readJuneau, Alaska30 viewsAI
Federal Decision Keeps Chinook Management in Alaska's Hands
NMFS ruled that Gulf of Alaska Chinook salmon do not warrant ESA listing, preserving Alaska's state control over fisheries management after a court-ordered review deadline.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min readAnchorage, AK2 viewsAI
House Finance hears divided testimony on pharmacist prescribing bill
The House Finance Committee heard more than three hours of public testimony on HB 195, which would expand pharmacists' prescriptive authority, with supporters citing improved healthcare access and opponents raising abortion medication concerns.
by Alaska News6d ago5 min readHouse Finance3 viewsAI
House Finance hears divided testimony on pharmacist prescribing bill
The House Finance Committee heard more than three hours of public testimony on HB 195, which would expand pharmacists' prescriptive authority, with supporters citing improved healthcare access and opponents raising abortion medication concerns.
by Alaska News6d ago4 min readHouse Finance3 viewsAI
Alaska lawmakers hear warnings of rural fuel crisis, weigh loan program expansion
The House Energy Committee heard testimony about fuel supply challenges facing rural Alaska communities and discussed potential expansions to the state's Bulk Fuel Revolving Loan Fund.
by Alaska News2w ago5 min readAlaska, USA10 viewsAI
Wales to move fuel tanks, power plant inland as erosion threatens coast
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative is seeking public comment on a plan to relocate fuel storage and power generation infrastructure in Wales to higher ground to protect against coastal erosion and storm damage.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readWales2 viewsAI
House panel hears bill to let small Alaska fishermen process, sell catch directly
The House Special Committee on Fisheries heard House Bill 356, which would create a 'microfisheries' pathway allowing small-scale commercial fishermen to process up to 5,000 pounds of fish onboard and sell directly to consumers with streamlined permitting.
by Alaska News2w ago3 min readAlaska, USA4 viewsAI
Senate Panel Questions DNR Commissioner Nominee on Gas Development
The Senate Resources Committee conducted a confirmation hearing for John Crowther, the governor's nominee for Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources.
by Alaska News1mo ago2 min readAlaska12 viewsAI
Board restricts Cook Inlet drift gillnet fishery to protect coho salmon
The Alaska Board of Fisheries voted 4-2 to significantly restrict the Cook Inlet drift gillnet fishery through new fishing windows, area closures, and a 2-mile shoreline buffer to protect struggling northern Cook Inlet coho salmon populations.
by Alaska News1w ago4 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
Oil industry opposes tax provisions in Alaska gas pipeline bill
Alaska Oil and Gas Association testified against multiple tax provisions in SB 280, warning that sections decoupling oil and gas lease expenditures and imposing new S-corp taxes could harm current operations and chill investment.
by Alaska News2w ago4 min readAlaska, USA2 viewsAI
Alaska seeks federal approval to regulate carbon storage wells as oil industry eyes Cook Inlet, North Slope projects
Alaska is applying for federal authority to regulate carbon dioxide storage wells and seeking public comment at a May 14 hearing.
by Alaska News1mo ago2 min readAnchorage, AK5 viewsAI
Public input sought on Cook Inlet salmon hatchery programs
The state is holding a public meeting to review salmon hatchery management plans for the Cook Inlet region.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readKenai, Alaska2 viewsAI