Alaska has the framework in place for a diverse economy
A few boondoggles did happen, but for the most part we’ve been responsible.
Regulations don’t get enough credit for Alaska’s resource success
A well-managed environmental regulatory system doesn’t burden industry – it protects it.
North Slope oil development has come a long way
Progress happens in fits and starts. Sometimes things just don’t work. But we learn from that.
Ambler road debate exemplifies Alaska’s risk-reward development calculus
There’s a big upside – a lot of well-paying jobs and economic diversification for the state. But there are risks, too.
Oilfield science greets a new generation on the North Slope
A letter from two young students in Anchorage to a scientist inspired new science, scholarships, rewarding careers and, 48 years later, a giving-back of the opportunity.
A look back at BP’s long history in Alaska
BP’s departure is cause for reflection among Alaskans who watch the state’s petroleum industry.
If the governor wants to salvage his agenda, he needs to articulate his vision
I believe it’s time for the governor to talk about economic development and how he intends to encourage it.
The lunacy of the PFD fight
Other Americans look at our political fight over the PFDs and think Alaskans are nuts. They’re right.
Legislature’s budget move has big implications for the Permanent Fund
Transferring $10.6 billion in earnings to the protected principal is well worth doing, but we should still think out the implications of having less immediate cash on hand.
We have PFDs for many reasons. Boosting the economy isn’t one of them.
Earlier this spring, state labor economists told the Senate Finance Committee they haven’t been able to see any impact on wage and salary employment.
Fisheries management a bright spot for state despite budget roller coaster
What happens if we don’t spend the money to get the field data? Quite simply, fewer fish will be caught by all users – commercial, recreational, subsistence and personal use.
Producers give new hope for a gas line
It’s good that our new governor is taking a fresh look at all this and is not captive to an earlier mindset. I hope he goes one step further, however.