Interior Secretary Doug Burgum will address the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference while holding dual federal roles overseeing both regulatory authority and energy production advocacy.
The Alaska Oil and Gas Association testified Friday against Senate Bill 280, arguing that oil tax increases bundled with gas pipeline incentives could undermine investment momentum in Alaska's oil sector.
One of Alaska's largest-ever mining projects is nearing a final investment decision within 18 months, with construction potentially starting in 2028 for a 27-year operation producing 1 million ounces of gold annually.
The House Finance Committee heard testimony Thursday on House Bill 381, which would replace traditional property taxes on the Alaska LNG pipeline with a 15-cent per thousand cubic feet volumetric tax, generating an estimated $577 million by 2033 while giving municipalities decision-making authority over gas treatment plants and LNG facilities.
The Senate Finance Committee heard testimony Thursday on legislation to double the maximum bulk fuel loan from $750,000 to $1.5 million and eliminate pooled loan caps, responding to rising fuel costs in rural Alaska.
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The state is reviewing Vitus Marine's oil spill response plan for transporting up to 365,000 barrels of fuel across Cook Inlet, Bristol Bay, and Western Alaska waters, with public comments due June 12.
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.
Aleutian Airways LLC is seeking a 120-day terminal lease at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport from May through September, with public comments due May 21.
by Alaska News1d ago1 min readTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport
The Railbelt Transmission Organization's Finance Subcommittee will hold a closed meeting May 21 to discuss financial matters related to Alaska's electrical grid, with no public access allowed under the organization's bylaws.
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Alaska DOT is accepting bids through June 11, 2026, for a $2.5 million to $5 million project to refurbish or relocate Hydaburg's seaplane facility, a vital transportation link for the remote Southeast Alaska community.
Department of Revenue analysis shows increasing the North Slope gas production tax from 13% to 17% would generate $590 million over 30 years without affecting in-state gas prices due to existing tax ceiling protections.
The Housing and Homelessness Action Commission meeting became a forum for community concerns about a proposed True North Recovery treatment facility in Fairview, highlighting tensions between municipal funding requirements and neighborhood engagement.
The Senate Resources Committee held its 26th hearing on SB 280, examining the proposed volumetric tax system for the Alaska LNG project and discussing technical questions about where gas production would be taxed.
The Alaska Board of Agriculture and Conservation will review four farm loan applications at its May 19 meeting in Palmer, with decisions affecting individual producers' ability to operate or expand.
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The House Labor and Commerce Committee heard testimony Friday on Senate Bill 35, which would require delivery network companies to provide $1 million in liability coverage when drivers are actively delivering, but leaves a coverage gap when the app is open but no delivery is accepted.
The state is accepting public comments through June 11 on a proposal to permit private aircraft parking on 4,800 square feet of land at Kodiak Airport for $1,041.60 annually.
Unalaska City Council will hold a public hearing May 12, 2026, on a TSYS business appeal that could affect payment processing and merchant services in the Aleutian port community.
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A House committee narrowed a bill to restore farm property tax deferments, excluding horses and flowers despite testimony that the 2024 change cost operations thousands and threatens Alaska's agricultural ecosystem.
The state is accepting public comments through June 5 on a proposed 3.44-acre expansion of the Pikka oil development project on the North Slope that would impact wetlands near the Colville River.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readNorth Slope Borough, Alaska
Alaska DEC is finalizing a wastewater discharge permit for Hilcorp's Endicott Operations that authorizes mixing zones for chlorine and other pollutants in Beaufort Sea waters, with no public comment period during the final review stage.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readDuck Island, Beaufort Sea, Alaska
The state transportation department is seeking public comment through July 3 on proposed safety and capacity improvements to a section of the Glenn Highway near Palmer.
The House Transportation Committee narrowly adopted a committee substitute restricting heavy petroleum fuel oil use to large commercial passenger vessels, passing 4-3 after debate over environmental protection versus economic impact.
Glacier Construction, Inc. is seeking a 25-year lease for 7 acres of state tidelands in Haines to build a permanent barge landing facility, with public comments due June 11.
DOT&PF will present final airport planning recommendations for Denali Borough at a May 27 virtual meeting, concluding a two-year study on improving aviation access and safety.
GCI Communication Corp. has applied to discontinue landline service in six Southeast Alaska communities, with public comments due May 29 before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska decides whether continued service is required.
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.
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.
The Anchorage Assembly introduced a proposal to transfer the vacant former Nordstrom building to ACDA for redevelopment as mixed-use housing and commercial space, with a public hearing scheduled for March 24.
Generations Southeast Community Learning Center has installed virtual driving simulators at its Juneau and Prince of Wales campuses to provide commercial driver's license training locally, eliminating the need for Southeast Alaska residents to leave the region for CDL certification.
Alaska DNR is initiating impoundment proceedings against a 94-year-old derelict vessel in Ketchikan, giving the owner 15 days to respond or lose the historic boat.
Alaska's Department of Environmental Conservation is accepting public comments through June 7 on the first comprehensive waste management permit update for Fort Knox Mine since 2000.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readFort Knox Mine, Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc. is seeking state renewal of operations and reclamation plans for Fort Knox Mine near Fairbanks, with public comments due June 7.
The Senate Resources Committee heard a presentation on fiscal frameworks for LNG projects and how Alaska's constitutional obligations create unique challenges compared to other jurisdictions, while public testimony supported transparency legislation.
Alaska Energy Authority is seeking proposals by May 29 for a contractor to audit the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project's operating and revenue funds tied to Power Revenue Bonds.
The House Resources Committee approved a restructured tax approach for the Alaska LNG project that raises the pipeline tax to 15 cents per thousand cubic feet while allowing North Slope and Kenai boroughs to negotiate property taxes on facilities.
Alaska DOT&PF will hold a public meeting June 3 in Palmer to gather feedback on planned safety and capacity improvements to the Glenn Highway between Arctic Avenue and Palmer-Fishhook Road.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readPalmer Train Depot, 610 S Valley Way, Palmer, Alaska
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