AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAlaska Elections: Alaska’s August primary filing deadline is now past, setting up a crowded ballot and highlighting how name confusion could shape races, including the controversy over two candidates named Dan Sullivan. LNG & State Budget: Glenfarne finally put a public price tag on the Alaska LNG pipeline—between $44.5 billion and $54.5 billion—after lawmakers pressed for numbers needed to decide tax breaks. Permanent Fund Debate: Former Gov. Bill Walker is floating a plan to end the PFD after a final $10,000 dividend, framing it as a way to stop the “600-pound gorilla” from dominating fiscal talks. Local Governance: North Pole City Council debated whether to ask voters about switching to a city manager form after clashes with the mayor. Tribal Gaming: The Tlingit and Haida opened the Two Coppers Casino near Eaglecrest, but its legal status is still uncertain. Environment & Science: The U.S. is dismantling parts of the Ocean Observatories Initiative, with Alaska-area sensors going dark. Public Safety/Accountability: Anchorage Assembly member George Martinez faces fines tied to alleged misuse of campaign funds for flights.
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