AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAlaska LNG: The Alaska Senate approved a multibillion-dollar tax break for the trans-Alaska gas pipeline, but late amendments cut the deal’s size—Gov. Mike Dunleavy and House leaders say the changes could effectively kill the bill, setting up a second special session. Federal Broadband: A ProPublica/Anchorage Daily News report highlights how the FCC’s Universal Service Fund surcharge shows up on Alaska phone bills, even as residents still face slow internet. Ocean Science Fight: The Trump administration backed off plans to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative after bipartisan pushback, with sensors worth $386 million across Alaska and other coasts. Defense & Arctic: The Coast Guard plans to homeport new icebreakers in Kodiak (2028) and Seward, boosting U.S. Arctic security capacity. Elections & Courts: Alaska’s AG is asking the Alaska Supreme Court to compel Fairbanks to open a charter school, as election officials face legal challenges over ballot access. Military Returns Home: Remains of a 1952 Alaska plane crash airman were finally returned to his hometown in Wisconsin, underscoring ongoing recovery efforts for fallen service members. Fisheries Aid: NOAA is sending about $99 million to address declared Alaska fishery disasters, including Bering Sea snow crab and salmon harvest losses.
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