admin Under new agreement, federal government limits obstacles to oil leasing in Alaska’s Arctic refuge
Bureau of Land Management says it will not ‘unreasonably limit development’ of oil and gas in the refuge until many…
Alaska lawmaker violated ethics law using official letterhead to condemn news story
A legislative ethics committee found that Homer Republican Rep. Sarah Vance violated Alaska ethics law when she used official legislative…
Urban Alaska’s high costs of living driven by health care and groceries
Juneau is the costliest of the state’s three major cities, and all are among the top 25 of U.S. metro…
Many gas pipeline construction jobs will go to non-Alaskans, 2020 study indicates
Lawmakers are considering labor issues as part of a tax-break bill under discussion in the Alaska Legislature.
Alaskans with certain low-level marijuana convictions can keep record private under new law
Alaskans who have been convicted for low-level marijuana possession can now apply to keep their records confidential so they do…
States will shape America’s future as nation confronts a pivotal choice
The United States’ foundations are undergoing a significant stress test, experts say, raising questions about whether a radical reconception of…
As Trump buyouts shake offshore wind industry, states hope developers stay in the game
President Donald Trump has shown the immense power of the executive branch to stymie offshore wind development.
Corporate income tax change remains key sticking point for Alaska gas pipeline bill
Alaska legislators say they will resume public discussions next week, with a vote possible on July 16, ahead of a…
Wrongfully convicted Alaskans can now apply for withheld PFDs under new law
Alaskans whose convictions were vacated, reversed or dismissed have two years to apply for past dividend payments they were ineligible…
Data center critics flood Alaska land managers with opposition to North Slope project
Opposition is pouring in against a large data center and power plant proposed for Alaska’s North Slope, as Gov. Mike…