AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAlaska Airlines Legal Setback: A 9th Circuit panel upheld dismissal of a lawsuit by former state Sen. Lora Reinbold, who said Alaska Airlines’ 2021 mask ban effectively blocked her travel between Anchorage and Juneau; her bid for full-court review is pending. Energy & Power Policy: The Trump administration announced $850 million for coal plant modernization and two new plants, using Defense Production Act authorities—critics call it an unnecessary subsidy while supporters say it boosts grid reliability. Oil Patch Dealmaking: APA Corp agreed to buy Savant Alaska for about $70 million upfront plus contingent payments, adding Badami facilities and the Nutaaq pipeline to expand North Slope development flexibility. Mining in Alaska: Trilogy Metals launched its 2026 Upper Kobuk field program with plans for about 40 drill holes as it pushes toward a potential construction decision. Local Business Growth: Royal Caribbean’s Port Partners program awarded Seward’s Exit Glacier Greenhouses its inaugural small business accelerator grant to expand year-round produce output. Gas Prices Watch: In the week ending May 30, Yukon-Koyukuk saw the lowest midgrade gas price reported in Alaska at $5.59 per gallon.
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