AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCoal & Energy Policy: President Trump says he’ll use Cold War-era Defense Production Act powers to push nearly $700M into coal—upgrading 13 plants, backing two new coal plants (including Alaska), restarting a Maryland facility, and funding a long-delayed Oakland export terminal—framing it as “clean, beautiful coal” for jobs and grid reliability. Local Energy: A Must Read Alaska interview spotlights HEX LLC and the Cook Inlet comeback, arguing Alaska can power itself with local natural gas investment. Mining & Subsistence: Graphite One faces community pressure in Nome/Teller as residents weigh potential local benefits against subsistence risks tied to a proposed graphite mine. Housing & Permitting: Anchorage ADU plans draw a push for dollars, not just drawings, with calls for low-interest financing and fee/tax incentives to make projects pencil out. Aviation/Travel: Alaska Airlines ends Mileage Plan miles and elite credit on most Saver/basic economy tickets starting this summer. Community & Commerce: Anchorage launches “Meet Me Downtown” to boost downtown events and local business foot traffic. Markets: US stocks closed mixed as oil prices eased and tech weighed after Broadcom’s guidance.
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