AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy Costs: Sen. Lisa Murkowski joined a bipartisan call to reverse the Trump administration’s plan to import Russian diesel, while Sen. Dan Sullivan’s office also criticized the deal. The dispute comes as fuel prices rise and lawmakers question whether the move is legal. Air Travel: Alaska Airlines plans to retire its 737-700s by 2027, replacing them with larger 737-800s that can carry more passengers and cargo—a potential boost for remote communities reliant on air service. Fishing: A fight over Bering Sea trawling is intensifying around pollock bycatch, including salmon; the fishery supplies seafood staples but catches hundreds of thousands of salmon annually. Hospitality: Aspen Hotels reopened a renovated 100-room Fairbanks property as Aspen Suites, part of a broader investment in its Alaska hotels. Fisheries Research: A nearly $600,000 project will equip Southeast Alaska troll boats with sensors and electronic logbooks to study how ocean conditions shape salmon catches. Alaska LNG: South Korean steelmakers and shipbuilders are weighing opportunities in the proposed gas project, while its large investment needs remain a hurdle.
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