AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAlaska LNG: The Alaska House advanced the state’s LNG pipeline tax bill, sending it to the Senate as lawmakers and project backers argue over how much of the tax break should stay tied to Alaska labor and local deal-making. Energy & power: The Trump administration announced $850 million for coal plant modernization and new coal capacity using Defense Production Act authorities, drawing fresh debate over grid reliability versus subsidies. Maritime & fisheries: A federal plan to retire the Ocean Observatories Initiative could cut off deep-ocean monitoring Alaska relies on during salmon and crab downturns, while shipping in the Strait of Hormuz stays volatile with attacks and AIS suppression complicating logistics. Public services & tech: Seattle’s 911 system reportedly used AI to route some calls without public disclosure, raising concerns about transparency and oversight. Aviation: Alaska Airlines completed its fleet-wide premium cabin refresh on Boeing 737s, expanding first class and adding charging and storage upgrades. Arctic readiness: U.S. Army airborne forces trained for Arctic and Indo-Pacific missions as a cavalry unit reflags into a parachute infantry battalion.
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