AG Nominee Worked for Bush Administration
In selecting Attorney General Designee Daniel Sullivan, Governor Palin picked someone who has not made headlines in the state. Sullivan lived and...
Court OKs Interest for Exxon Valdez Plaintiffs
A three-judge panel of the 9th U-S Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that plaintiffs in the Exxon Valdez oil spill litigation should receive...
Legislators Have Questions About Exxon-TransCanada Deal
Legislators have a lot of questions about Thursday's announcement that Exxon and TransCanada will work together on development of a North Slope natural gas...
Industry Observers Mull Exxon-TransCanada Partnership
Industry observers are also wondering what exactly the partnership will look like and how significant this may be for advancing a pipeline project.
Lori Townsend,...
Exxon-Mobil Joins TransCanada on Pipeline Project
Exxon-Mobil has joined in the plan to build a natural gas pipeline from the North Slope to North American markets. In an announcement today...
Exxon Deal Prompts Positive DC Reaction
Reaction in the nation's capital to the TransCanada deal with Exxon was positive.
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC
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Senator Begich Calls for Arctic Ambassador
Senator Mark Begich (D-Alaska) is calling for the creation of a new government position: Ambassador for the Arctic.
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington...
Former Attorney General Elected Mat-Su Mayor
Talis Colberg will serve as Matanuska Susitna Borough mayor, at least until October.
Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Anchorage
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US Senate Committee Takes Up Energy Bill
The US Senate Energy Committee tackled the oil and gas part of its massive energy bill in Washington today.
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC
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Murkowski and Begich Allied on Pipeline
Outside the Energy Committee and across the aisle, US Senator Lisa Murkowski (R) has a supporter for her pipeline loan guarantee measures. Alaska's Junior...
Gas Pipeline Up Before US Senate Committee
Provisions that would help finance an Alaska natural gas pipeline are in the US Senate energy bill being hammered out this month. Senator Lisa...
Mat-Su Borough Votes for Mayor Tuesday
Seven candidates are vying for the Matanuska-Susitina Borough mayor's seat. The outcome of Tuesday's election could hold long range implications for changes in the...
State Launches Next Steps for Gas Pipeline
The state is opening a one-year project to do the basic engineering studies that will set up the design leading to the eventual construction...
Unclear What Happens Next for Freed Lawmakers
Observers say its not yet clear what the next step will be in responding to yesterday's bombshell announcement that the U-S Justice Department wants...
Former Legislators to Be Released From Prison
Former state representatives Pete Kott and Vic Kohring are going to be released from prison. The Attorney General has decided that prosecutors held back...
Kott Attorney Pleased with Decision
The attorney who represented Pete Kott at his trial said he was "ecstatic" when he heard about Attorney General Holder's decision.
Steve Heimel, APRN -...
Legislators Want Time to Override Palin Veto of Stimulus Funds
Legislative leaders are requesting time to override Governor Sarah Palin's veto last month of $28 million in federal energy stimulus grants. ...
Energy Committee Focusing on Renewable Power
The Senate Energy Committee is working its way through a massive draft energy bill that focuses heavily on renewable power. Tomorrow the committee will...
Congressional Leaders Reflect on China, Alaska Trip
Congressional leaders are reflecting on their recent trip to China - and a stopover in Anchorage where they heard about climate change from Alaska...
DOD Secretary Says US Ready for Any Korean Threat
North Korea is reportedly preparing an intercontinental missile for launch. The country has been blowing up explosives underground and launching short-range missiles for the...