AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAlaska LNG Standoff: Gov. Mike Dunleavy says there’s “little reason” to keep Alaska’s third special session going after legislative leaders won’t advance his gasline tax-break bill, raising doubts about timing and whether lawmakers will revisit it until the regular session. Local Governance: Sitka mayoral candidate Lisa Lane filed for the top job, pitching her long community ties and small-business background as she runs against two current assembly members. Cruise Economy: A new Oxford Economics report for CLIA estimates cruise activity is a major driver for Sitka, citing $105 million in direct spending in 2024 and $136 average spend per passenger. North Slope Fuel Watch: GasBuddy data shows the lowest regular price in North Slope Borough hit $7.99 per gallon for the week ending Aug. 8. Aviation Safety: A Boeing 737 fan-blade failure tied to a 2018 U.S. crash highlights a mandated fix deadline that doesn’t arrive until 2028. Crypto/Finance: SharpLink plans to stake $200 million in ETH via Lido, with Anchorage Digital as custodian for the staked token.
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