Interior chief says offshore drilling plan not ‘indefinitely sidelined’ Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, May 7, 2019 Interior Secretary David Bernhardt said Tuesday the department will complete development of a five-year offshore drilling plan, despite earlier comments that plan had been put on hold. Responding to questions from Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) in reference to a Wall Street Journal interview in … read more

Special committee appointed to finalize budget, PFD payout Steve Quinn, KTVA, May 6, 2019 Negotiations over Alaska’s operating budget now rest in the hands of six lawmakers, three each from the state House and Senate. House Finance Committee co-chairs Reps. Neal Foster, D-Nome, and Tammie Wilson, R-North Pole, and committee member Rep. Cathy Tilton, R-Wasilla, represent the House. Senate Finance … read more

Ex-energy lobbyist tapped to oversee fish, wildlife and parks Michael Doyle, E&E News, May 3, 2019 The White House today announced an intention to nominate Wyoming resident, former energy company lobbyist and Capitol Hill veteran Robert Wallace to a key position overseeing the Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service. “Without question, Rob is the right person for this … read more