AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAlaska LNG: The Alaska Senate passed a multibillion-dollar tax cut for the proposed trans-Alaska gas pipeline, but late amendments angered Gov. Mike Dunleavy and House leaders, who say the changes could “kill the project,” setting up a second special session. Energy & Labor: Alaska LNG’s developer and unions signed a preliminary agreement aimed at maximizing Alaska hires for the massive buildout. Coast Guard Expansion: Base Kodiak is getting 30 new housing units plus a new childcare center as part of the Nemetz Park housing push, with work targeted for 2028. Arctic Security Cutters: The Coast Guard plans to homeport new icebreakers in Kodiak (2028) and Seward once infrastructure is ready. Fisheries Relief: NOAA allocated nearly $99M to Alaska fishery disasters, including major support for Bering Sea snow crab and salmon harvest losses. Broadband Funding: A federal program sending billions to Alaska companies for slow internet is framed as a cost you pay through phone-bill surcharges. Airline Leadership: Alaska Airlines named CFO Shane Tackett as its new president, expanding his oversight of the airline’s commercial division. Maritime/Shipping: Oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz jumped after a ceasefire, though still far below normal—an important signal for global energy logistics. Aviation Safety: Search crews found an overdue small plane crash near Cordova; the pilot was dead and the NTSB will investigate. Public Lands: A Senate panel approved $1.9B a year for five years to tackle deferred maintenance on public lands.
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