AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoState Development: Alaska’s governor’s race could reshape AIDEA, which approved about $250 million for Arctic oil exploration and mining roads. Frontrunner Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins says he would reassess the authority, citing concerns about transparency; much of the approved funding remains unspent. Power Infrastructure: The state is seeking suppliers for a $413 million undersea cable to connect Cook Inlet’s power grid, while it has favored Enstar over Hilcorp for a Kenai gas-storage lease. Alaska Business: Northrim BanCorp reported third-quarter earnings of $14.4 million, or 63 cents per diluted share. A $200,000 grant aims to expand the Hammers family’s birch-beverage business. Mining: PolarX reported high-grade copper beyond the Caribou Dome resource, with further drilling results pending.
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