Monthly Archives: July 2010

By Dave Donaldson

Cook Inlet’s long-term energy prospects are beginning to look better as plans for a year-round natural gas storage facility went before state regulators yesterday. Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

The governor’s Senior Policy Advisor for Instate Gas has resigned from the administration following complaints about the timing over his taking the position.    Gene Therriault had left the state senate to accept the position last fall. Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

Senator Mark Begich says he’s not impressed by the Democratic oil spill and energy bill introduced this week – and may even cross party lines to vote for a Republican version. Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

The primary gubernatorial races are expensive this year – and campaign contributors are responding.  Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

As the U-S Congress grapples with how best to deal with the fallout from the Gulf of Mexico B-P oil blowout, they’re calling upon the lessons learned in Alaska after the Exxon Valdez spill. Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young voted with Democrats to extend emergency benefits for the nation’s long-term unemployed.  He was one of 31 Republicans to support the bill.  Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

A new law aimed at improving justice and safety for Alaska Natives and Native Americans is awaiting President Obama’s signature.  Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

The legislature this week began task force hearings designed to get more of Alaska’s students ready for higher education or careers.  Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

Alaskans will  not immediately know the extent of industry interest in either of Alaska’s natural gas pipelines until this year’s gubernatorial elections are over.  Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

The state today offered a Texas-based developer a little more time to drill for natural gas in Cook Inlet – but not much.    Continue reading →