Let’s fix the budget with a long-term solution, not a stopgap repair
The dividend as now calculated has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with financial reality in the state. We should change its formula.
Big dividend checks at the expense of Alaska’s future are irresponsible
We eat at the restaurant of public services, enjoy our pick from the menu, then walk out without paying, assuming our parents will cover the tab.
Gas line corporation criticizes Mat-Su Borough for ‘factual and legal errors’
The borough is contesting the state-led project’s evaluation of Port MacKenzie as an alternative to Nikiski for an LNG terminal.
It’s delusional to think we can avoid taxes as we move toward a post-oil economy
If we really want to build a better state, what about contributing something from our own pockets and from non-resident workers and visitors?
Want to prevent government shutdowns? Maybe there’s a 150-year-old solution.
The law goes back to 1870, when Congress was grumpy over presidential spending for the Civil War.
Mat-Su Borough steps up its fight to get gas line LNG plant
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough has added 145 pages to its ongoing argument that Port MacKenzie would be a better location than Nikiski for the Alaska LNG project’s natural gas liquefaction plant and marine terminal.
Analysis: Alaska treasury benefits from premium price on its oil
The past few months, Alaska oil has been running as much as $10 per barrel greater than the U.S. benchmark price, in a reversal of decades past when Alaska crude sold below the benchmark.
Alaska gas line project schedule calls for work to begin in early 2020
The state-led project’s latest timeline still shows first liquefied gas production by fall 2024.
Alaskans, it's time to pony up with a broad-based tax
It's hard to confront smaller PFDs, tax hikes and diminished services. But Alaska's future is bleak if we don't.
Myths and mistrust distort Alaska budget debate, but we need to heed call of reality
OPINION: Everyone needs to shoulder their share to balance Alaska's budget. Once all hands recognize that, we can do the job.
Alaska's LNG project legislation explained
COMMENTARY: Senate Bill 138, which passed both houses of the Alaska Legislature and is expected to receive the governor's signature, enables a liquefied natural gas project to transport North Slope natural gas to world markets. Here's a detailed look at what the legislation does.
Alaska's LNG project legislation explained
COMMENTARY: Senate Bill 138, which passed both houses of the Alaska Legislature and is expected to receive the governor's signature, enables a liquefied natural gas project to transport North Slope natural gas to world markets. Here's a detailed look at what the legislation does.