Shell, DNR commissioner face attacks in explosive House Resources Committee hearing
ArticleA House Resources Committee hearing on Monday got explosive when two representatives from the independent oil company Narwhal gave a…… Read More
A House Resources Committee hearing on Monday got explosive when two representatives from the independent oil company Narwhal gave a…… Read More
The Alaska Republican Party (ARP) state convention is slated to be held this weekend in Anchorage. Ann Brown, who has been the chair of the ARP since…… Read More
Today is day 90 of the legislative session! Folk Fest was held this week in Juneau. In addition to some really good music the smell of marijuana and BO was strong in the vicinity of downtown. By some miracle, and … Read More
One issue some raise when discussing using LNG imports to supplement traditional Cook Inlet supplies is their potential impact on utility gas costs. Indeed…… Read More
At a press conference this afternoon in front of City Hall, Bill Popp announced his endorsement of Anchorage mayoral candidate Suzanne LaFrance. She faces Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson in a run-off election that will be held on May 14. Unofficial … Read More
The Alaska House of Representatives spent the day hearing the first round of amendments to the operating budget. They convened just after 10 am…… Read More
Feeling triggered? Seasonal ennui? Desperate to be chosen for Featured Feline? The Cat can help. Reach out anonymously here or e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com. Dear Most Wondrous and Wise Cat: What does one do about the fact that the tourists are coming? … Read More
We are more than two-thirds through the 121-day session limit. After more than a week of hearing budget amendments, the House Finance Committee passed finally passed the budget out of the committee. Things are sure to get contentious on the … Read More
A meeting of the House Health & Social Services Committee got extremely loose yesterday. On the agenda for the meeting was several board confirmation hearings. But things took a turn for the bizarre…… Read More
At a time when the Legislature and the public urgently need clarity and transparency around Cook Inlet gas issues, we are having a difficult time reconciling claims made by Enstar President John Sims on the subject, as recently reported in a Petroleum News…… Read More