AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAlaska LNG Fight: Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he won’t accept Senate changes to the Alaska LNG tax-break bill, after the House canceled a floor session—setting up a second special session Saturday as lawmakers try to finish a deal on an 800-mile gas line. Coast Guard Expansion: The Coast Guard plans to homeport two new icebreakers in Kodiak in 2028 and a third in Seward once infrastructure is ready, as it accelerates Arctic Security Cutter preparations. Wildfire Watch: After more than 4,000 lightning strikes Friday, crews confirmed multiple new fires near the Susitna Valley, with aircraft and firefighters responding based on threats to homes and roads. Aviation Tragedy: A pilot died after an overdue Piper Pacer crashed near Kanak Island southeast of Cordova; the NTSB has begun investigating. Local Life & Culture: Fairbanks’ Midnight Sun Game returns with a permanent exhibit at Growden Memorial Park, while Anchorage gears up for solstice weekend events and the Slam’n Salm’n Derby finale. Ballot Drama: Alaska election officials’ handling of the “Dan Sullivan” namesake challenge continues to draw sharp criticism from residents via letters.
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