AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAlaska Politics: Tom Begich stepped aside in the Alaska governor’s race, triggering a scramble as Jonathan Kreiss-Tompkins moved into the top spot under ranked-choice rules and Republicans jockey for consolidation behind Treg Taylor. Energy & Industry: A key Cook Inlet snapshot shows drilling activity rising but production staying flat, with HEX and Hilcorp doing most of the work and Marathon warning propane supply is strained by heating demand. Regulatory Fight: Kentucky and other GOP attorneys general, including a coalition led by West Virginia, asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse Biden-era EPA soot limits, arguing the rule is costly and not tied to a real health need. Big Tech & Consumer Protection: The FTC and 22 states sued Amazon over alleged secret ad surcharges that they say inflated prices for more than a million brands and sellers, including Alaska’s AG. Mining & Land Use: Alaska approved a new Amalga mine access road after major opposition, a win for the project despite public pushback. Courts & Fisheries: Oceana lost its Ninth Circuit appeal challenging Alaska trawling protections, with the court ordering dismissal over jurisdiction. Local Business & Services: GCI reported statewide landline telephone disruptions across Alaska. Community & Economy: Palmer officials are exploring a $50 million civic center to consolidate police, fire, council and most city staff, aiming to address space shortages and aging facilities.
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