AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAlaska LNG Tax Break: The Alaska House advanced a major tax break for the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline, voting 34-5 to send HB 381 to the Senate as the special session heads toward a June 19 end. The plan would replace the state’s 2% petroleum property tax with a tax on gas shipped through the pipeline, while keeping other revenue streams like royalties and production taxes. Ballot Fight Over “Dan Sullivan”: Alaska election officials preliminarily found Petersburg’s Dan J. Sullivan ineligible for the U.S. Senate ballot, citing a lack of eligibility under state rules, as the dispute over two candidates with the same name continues. Federal Contracting Rule: The SBA proposed major changes to its 8(a) contracting program, saying it won’t affect tribes and Alaska Native corporations, but could reshape how individuals qualify. Elections Beyond Alaska: Maine has started counting ranked-choice ballots for governor and a key U.S. House race. Business & Consumer Pressure: The BBB warned Alaskans about businesses pressuring customers to remove or soften online reviews. Coast Guard Icebreakers: The Coast Guard says it will base two new icebreakers in Kodiak and one in Seward, with housing and infrastructure concerns front and center.
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