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By Dave Donaldson

The Senate today approved continuation of the tax credits for making television shows and movies in Alaska. Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

There’s more money on the way.

Governor Parnell this morning  presented the Department of Revenue’s newest financial forecasts that show– during this year and next – the state will take in $3.4 Billion more than was expected at the time of last fall’s forecast.  Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

The oil tax reform bill that passed the House last week is not getting any new traction now that it’s  in the Senate.  Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

A new effort has come forward that could lead to an extension of the state’s Coastal Management program.  Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

The House Finance committee today onMonday opened hearings on a bill that could lead to the abandonment of the AGIA natural gas pipeline from the North Slope to North American markets.  TransCanada Pipeline was awarded the state license to put the project together. Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

Legislators have become skeptical of some of the justifications and data they’re getting from the Parnell administration about the future of the state’s economy.   Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

The U-S Senate has approved a $34-Billion bill to fund the Federal Aviation Administration.  It took years to hammer out a deal, but in the end had strong bipartisan support and the votes of both Alaskan Senators, passing 87 to 8.  Conservative Republicans voted against it. Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

House Republicans are in the midst of pushing through the largest spending cuts of the modern era.  They’re rolling through hundreds of amendments, related to everything from cutting public broadcasting to cutting funds for the federal health care law. Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

Alyeska Pipeline Service Company’s new President Tom Barrett today told legislators that the biggest problem facing the TransAlaska Pipeline is the low volume of oil being shipped from the North Slope. Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

The Essential Air Service Program that subsidizes flights to rural Alaska is safe – for now.  Arizona Senator John McCain’s attempt to kill the program’s funding died in the Senate today.  McCain’s amendment was tabled on a vote of 61 to 38. Continue reading →