News of the Day: Trump to approve $22B railway between Alaska and AlbertaEye on the Arctic, September 28, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump says he will grant approval to a $22-billion freight rail project connecting Alaska and Alberta.  The president tweeted Friday that based on the recommendations of Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan and Congressman Don Young, he will be issuing … read more

OIL OIL EXECUTIVES FORECAST PEAK DEMAND, FEAR BIDEN WILL MAKE IT WORSE: Most executives (66%) from 154 oil and gas companies polled by the Dallas Fed said they believe U.S. oil production has peaked, according to a survey  released Wednesday. In comments attached to the survey, oil executives from companies active in Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana, expressed alarm about … read more

NEWS OF THE DAY: ISER Economist Expresses Concern about impact of Ballot Measure 1 This week the Alaska Chamber is hosting its  annual fall forum – virtually,   In a session entitled  “K shaped recovery – a national and local economic  outlook”, UAA  Institute of Social and Economic Research economist Mouchine Guettabi was asked about the impacts of Ballot Measure 1 … read more