AGDC criticizes Mat-Su Borough for ‘factual and legal errors’ Larry Persily, February 18, 2019 The state’s gas pipeline development corporation and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough continue debating the worthiness of the borough’s Port MacKenzie property for the proposed Alaska LNG project, as the state’s latest filing with federal regulators accuses the borough of “factual and legal errors.” The borough’s most recent … read more
Norway gives go-ahead to disputed Arctic copper mine Reuters, February 18, 2019 Norway’s government last week approved construction of a copper mine near Europe’s northernmost point despite years of opposition from indigenous Sami herders and fishermen. Norway’s decision on the copper mine has been viewed by some as a litmus test for the Arctic, where climate change and technology are … read more
Alaska House ends month-long standoff, elects speaker Becky Bohrer, Associated Press, February 14, 2019 Alaska state Rep. Bryce Edgmon, who changed his party affiliation from Democrat to undeclared earlier this week, was elected House speaker on Thursday, ending a standoff that had paralyzed the chamber. The 21-18 vote came on the 31st day of the legislative session — the longest … read more
