AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNicotine Tax Showdown: An Alaska op-ed urges Gov. Mike Dunleavy to veto a bill that would slap a 75% wholesale excise tax on synthetic nicotine products, including nicotine pouches—arguing the policy targets a non-combustion alternative that could help smokers quit. Power & Renewables: Chugach Electric says its planned Beluga solar farm could deliver electricity at about the same cost as gas generation today, with solar potentially beating imported natural gas as fuel prices rise. Aviation Jobs & Production: Boeing cleared an FAA capstone review to raise 737 MAX output to 47 per month, a step expected to bring hundreds of new jobs to the Everett factory. Local Food Supply: Anchorage’s Assembly passed an ordinance reaffirming small-scale farmers can keep selling hay and feed in neighborhoods, after a land-use dispute raised concerns about food security. Energy Infrastructure: Borough mayors backed an Interior natural gas line spur for Fairbanks, arguing it’s needed for affordable rates rather than just pipeline construction impacts. Fisheries Management: The North Pacific Fishery Management Council is set to take public input on pelagic trawl gear and bycatch issues in Alaska fisheries.
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