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Dunleavy to propose lower property tax to support LNG megaproject
One borough mayor said he didn’t see how such a low tax could pass. Lawmakers have raised concerns about a quick resolution.
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State opts to give Anchorage $19M less than expected for road safety next year
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities allocated $9 million for Anchorage projects out of the total $77 million set aside for statewide highway safety.
Opinion: Coverage of trawling’s role in Alaska halibut decline was a public service
The trawl fleets continue to discard large numbers of halibut and other species as bycatch.
Alaska settles 2 lawsuits against vape companies for allegedly targeting kids for addiction
Alaska and other U.S. states had alleged that the companies deliberately targeted children with advertising.
Dunleavy calls for a $1.8B draw from savings in final budget draft
The governor also said he would release a fiscal plan ahead of the legislative session but provided no specific details on what the plan would include.
Trump signs bills to ease way for drilling and mining in Arctic Alaska
Some Alaska Native tribal members and environmental groups condemned the efforts.