AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAlaska LNG Fight: Alaska lawmakers are back in special session as debate over the gas pipeline tax break drags on; the Senate approved a multibillion-dollar cut but late changes appear to have shrunk it enough that Gov. Mike Dunleavy says the bill “isn’t going to work,” setting up another push. Airline Leadership: Alaska Airlines named CFO Shane Tackett as its new president, expanding his role over the airline’s commercial division as the carrier navigates tough macro conditions. Broadband/Telecom Costs: A ProPublica/Anchorage Daily News report highlights how the federal Universal Service Fund subsidy flows to Alaska phone and internet providers, funded through a surcharge on customers. Fisheries Relief: NOAA is sending nearly $99 million to address three declared Alaska fishery disasters, including major support for Bering Sea snow crab and salmon harvest losses. Coast Guard Expansion: The Coast Guard plans to homeport new icebreakers in Kodiak (2028) and later Seward, bringing more Arctic capability closer to Alaska. Caregiver Support: AARP and United Way expanded the 211 caregiver support program to more states, with Alaska already included. Local Transport: The Alaska Marine Highway’s ferry LeConte returned to service after months in the shipyard, restoring a key Southeast Alaska freight and travel link.
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