AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAlaska LNG Push: Alaska lawmakers advanced the state’s LNG tax package, including a House-passed bill tied to HB 381’s volumetric tax approach, as supporters argue it can unlock major project momentum while critics warn about affordability and governance gaps. Native Contracting Rules: The U.S. Department of Defense reaffirmed that tribes and Alaska Native corporations’ participation in SBA’s 8(a) program is grounded in their political status, not DEI, while the SBA proposed changes that would remove race-based presumptions for individually owned firms. Cruise Costs Backlash: Cruise passengers are complaining that “daily gratuities” and other automatic charges keep rising, with Holland America among lines adjusting “crew appreciation” fees. Global Markets & Travel: A travel industry outlook says 2026 could set records for international arrivals, while small-ship cruising demand is growing as expedition prices rise. Energy Prices: Gasoline prices in California and the U.S. have eased for a third straight week as crude stays under $100 a barrel.
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