Hilcorp affiliate and Chugach Electric announce proposal to convert facility in Nikiski for LNG imports
The Nikiski gas export facility would be converted to receive imports as soon as 2026, the companies said.
Alaska contractors warn of ‘alarming’ outlook for 2025 road construction season
Construction groups are urging the Legislature to use $300 million from the state treasury to “salvage” the road construction season.
Gov. Dunleavy’s new Alaska education working group starts closed-door talks on consensus deal
A small group of legislators and a member of the governor’s office are meeting behind closed doors to try to resolve the education debate.
Alaska Legislature faces a $200M-plus deficit as it weighs school funding against the PFD
Legislators are facing a familiar choice: Cut the Permanent Fund dividend or abandon a school funding boost.
Gov. Dunleavy points to ‘temporary’ and ‘painful’ measures to address Cook Inlet gas crunch, as legislators say their role may be limited
As utilities warn of the possibility of rising costs and rolling blackouts, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy and key lawmakers say they’re focused on longer-term energy solutions, and returning to Alaska-based fuels for the region. Meanwhile, power and heating costs for Railbelt residents are expected to rise.
Gov. Dunleavy unveils education legislation that would boost Alaska homeschooling and charter schools, setting up a battle with lawmakers
The governor’s proposal would not increase the state’s school funding formula.
In ‘fourth-quarter’ State of the State address, Dunleavy paints optimistic picture
Legislative leaders criticized the lack of ideas to balance the state’s budget.
North Slope senator absent from Capitol after being hospitalized last week
Sen. Donny Olson, D-Golovin, posted on social media Monday that ‘I will be back at 100% soon.’
Alaskans don’t have a right to correct errors on absentee ballots, state judge rules
Legislators expect that a ‘ballot curing’ process will be part of election reform discussions this year.
Alaska’s congressional delegation split on President Trump’s executive orders, Jan. 6 and his nominees
U.S. Sen Lisa Murkowski was alone in stridently opposing Trump’s blanket pardon for Jan. 6 defendants, and his order to rename Denali as Mount McKinley.