by Aaron Ford | Apr 23, 2026 | Climate Change, Alaska State Legislature, Cook Inlet
It is difficult to complete the most basic tasks in our modern society without consumer electronics. Computers are ubiquitous, and we depend on them to establish our identity, file a tax return, or stay in touch with our loved ones. Even the word ‘computer’ sounds...
by Ben Boettger | Apr 21, 2026 | AK LNG, Alaska State Legislature, Energy & Alaska
The Alaska Legislature’s resources committees are fixating on AK LNG in the second half of the session. This week, like last, there are hearings scheduled every day on a trio of gasline-related bills: House Bill 381 and Senate Bill 280, a pair introduced by the...
by Ben Boettger | Mar 26, 2026 | Alaska State Legislature, Oil & Gas
The simple revenue solution of taxing private oil and gas companies has taken a twisting, torturous path through our legislature. Since Alaska repealed personal income tax in 1980, we’ve had a loophole that allows privately owned corporations – such as Hilcorp –...
by Ben Boettger | Mar 17, 2026 | AK LNG, Alaska State Legislature, Energy & Alaska, Government, Oil & Gas
Coming up this week is an opportunity for public comment on transparency into the AK LNG gasline project. The Senate Resources Committee will take public comments on Wednesday at 3:30pm on Senate Bill 275, the Alaska Gasline Transparency & Accountability Act. This...
by Ben Boettger | Feb 17, 2026 | AK LNG, Alaska State Legislature, Energy & Alaska
On Wednesday, February 18th, the Legislature’s House Resources Committee will hear from Mayor Peter Micciche of the Kenai Peninsula Borough, as well as mayors of the North Slope and Fairbanks North Star boroughs, about how the Alaska LNG megaproject will impact...
by Ben Boettger | Feb 17, 2026 | Alaska State Legislature, Government
In 2026, Cook Inletkeeper is advocating for state legislation to expand solar energy access, protect Bristol Bay salmon runs from mining threats, and repair the financial foundations of education and other state services. We also oppose tax breaks for developers of...
