AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOil and Gas: AIDEA’s proposed Arctic Refuge seismic exploration is on hold until at least mid-January as it awaits federal approval. The authority also reported more than $60 million in net income for a third straight year. State Budget: Juneau lawmakers Sara Hannan and Jesse Kiehl won key finance committee roles ahead of the Legislature’s January session. Business Investment: GCI says its acquisition of undersea fiber-optic operator Quintillion is nearing completion. Workforce and Industry: ConocoPhillips is eyeing Willow drilling in 2027, while Alaska seafood harvesting jobs rose for the first time since 2019. UAF also secured $1 million in federal funding for critical-minerals workforce training. Rural Economy: Seward’s investment in child care has increased licensed slots by 150% since 2021, easing a barrier to work for local families.
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