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Alaska Legislature Begins Special Session on Gas Pipeline Tax Breaks Without Draft Bill

Alaska Legislature Begins Special Session on Gas Pipeline Tax Breaks Without Draft Bill

The Alaska Legislature has commenced a third consecutive special session to discuss tax incentives for a proposed natural gas pipeline. However, no draft legislation has been introduced, as Governor Mike Dunleavy continues to meet with stakeholders to finalize a proposal. The session began with minimal attendance and was adjourned quickly, with further meetings scheduled. The proposed pipeline project aims to transport natural gas from the North Slope to the Kenai Peninsula, but faces scrutiny over its financial viability and potential tax revenue impacts.
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Bipartisan House Bill Would Streamline Licensing for Small Hydrokinetic Projects

Bipartisan House Bill Would Streamline Licensing for Small Hydrokinetic Projects

A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives aims to streamline the licensing process for small hydropower projects, like the RivGen Power System in Alaska. This turbine, located on the Kvichak River, has been providing electricity to the village of Igiugig since 2019. The bill, known as the FLOWS Act, seeks to create a new category for 'micro hydrokinetic energy projects' with capacities under 5 megawatts, offering a simplified permitting pathway. This initiative is part of a broader effort to support renewable energy projects that do not require large-scale infrastructure like traditional dams.
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Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill

Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill

President Donald Trump is calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington until they pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill
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Anchorage Historic Preservation Commission Warns of Potential Damage from Seward Highway Project

Anchorage Historic Preservation Commission Warns of Potential Damage from Seward Highway Project

The Anchorage Historic Preservation Commission has raised concerns about the potential irreversible damage to historic and cultural sites along Turnagain Arm due to the proposed Safer Seward Highway project. The $1.5 billion expansion plan by the Alaska Department of Transportation aims to improve safety and reduce congestion by widening the highway. However, the commission fears that the project could expose sensitive cultural areas to increased pedestrian traffic and alter the settings of historic sites. The commission has urged the department to reassess the project's impact on these resources.
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Rocket Lab Expands Military Launch Capabilities with New Alaska Site

Rocket Lab Expands Military Launch Capabilities with New Alaska Site

Rocket Lab Expands Military Launch Capabilities with New Alaska Site
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International Tower Hill Mines Announces Leadership Changes to Advance Gold Project

International Tower Hill Mines Announces Leadership Changes to Advance Gold Project

International Tower Hill Mines Announces Leadership Changes to Advance Gold Project
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Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections

Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections

Alaska has sent more than 3,000 letters to residents asking them to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections
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Trump demands Thune not let Senate leave until SAVE Act is passed

Trump demands Thune not let Senate leave until SAVE Act is passed

President Trump is calling for Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the Senate in Washington until Republicans pass the SAVE America Act.
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Minnesota Governor Walz Considers Special Session to Address Wildfire Impact

Minnesota Governor Walz Considers Special Session to Address Wildfire Impact

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is contemplating the convening of a special legislative session to address the extensive wildfires that have ravaged 72,500 acres of forest across the United States and Canada. The proposed session aims to focus on the recovery efforts for affected communities. The wildfires have caused significant environmental and economic damage, prompting state officials to consider legislative measures to support recovery and prevention efforts. Governor Walz's consideration of a special session underscores the urgency of addressing the immediate and long-term impacts of these wildfires on local communities and ecosystems.
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Rocket Lab Secures Major U.S. Space Force Contract, Boosting Stock

Rocket Lab Secures Major U.S. Space Force Contract, Boosting Stock

Rocket Lab Secures Major U.S. Space Force Contract, Boosting Stock
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FERC Streamlines Hydropower Project Reviews for Minimal Environmental Impact

FERC Streamlines Hydropower Project Reviews for Minimal Environmental Impact

FERC Streamlines Hydropower Project Reviews for Minimal Environmental Impact
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U.S. Prioritizes Deployment of Small Modular Reactors in Southeast Asia

U.S. Prioritizes Deployment of Small Modular Reactors in Southeast Asia

The U.S. has identified the deployment of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) as a key priority in its engagement with Southeast Asia. This initiative comes as regional electricity demand continues to rise. U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN Kevin Kim highlighted ongoing discussions with several governments in the region about adopting this technology. The push for SMRs follows a memorandum of understanding signed by the U.S., Japan, and South Korea to accelerate SMR deployment across the Indo-Pacific. This strategy is part of a broader U.S. effort to expand its energy footprint in Southeast Asia, focusing on LNG, grid technologies, and SMRs.