The gnashing of teeth continues over Governor Dunleavy’s proposed budget. A few things to remember: the legislature considers this as their starting point and will make significant changes (meaning increasing the budget). The majority message at a caucus meeting is not representative of all Alaskans, rather, what special interest does the best job of rallying their troops, and the Governor … read more

Alaska might give up on North Slope gas pipeline, LNG export terminal Tim Bradner, S & P Global Platts, February 28, 2019 The new CEO of Alaska’s state gas corporation told legislators Thursday he is prepared to shut down the project and return unused funds to the state treasury if customers or investors do not appear in the next few … read more

  Annual Survey of Mining Companies, 2018 Ashley Stedman and Kenneth P. Green, Fraser Institute, February 28, 2019 Takeaways from the report include: Alaska ranks 5th in Investment Attractiveness (2nd in the US—Nevada ranks higher) Alaska ranks 26th (mid-range) in Policy Perception Alaska ranks 2nd in Best Practices Mineral Potential (2nd in the US—Nevada ranks higher) Alaska ranks 5th in … read more