Dillingham, AK – After hearing over an hour of oral argument Monday morning, District Court Judge H. Russell Holland ordered a temporary injunction to assess Pebble’s claims that EPA’s use of its Watershed Assessment Plan violated aspects of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. In his oral ruling Monday, Judge Holland referred to Pebble’s Complaint as failing to comply […]
The Walker-Mallott transition team on Sunday wrapped up a successful three-day conference, preparing the way for the new administration. A comprehensive summary of the groups’ findings will be compiled within the next two weeks. One of the recurring themes throughout the weekend was the diversity of the participants, the number of participants, and an appreciation of the inclusive and […]
Governor-elect Bill Walker announced that he has chosen Randall Hoffbeck as the Department of Revenue Commissioner. Hoffbeck served as the North Slope Borough’s chief financial officer from 2006 – 2011, and as Mayor Charlotte Brower’s chief of staff in 2012. Hoffbeck brings 30 years of tax administration experience to the position, including his time as […]
U.S. Senator Mark released the following statement today in response to the Department of Energy granting long term authorization to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) by vessel from the proposed Alaska LNG Project in the Nikiski Area of the Kenai Peninsula to Free Trade Agreement Nations. “This is great news for Alaska’s economy and another step […]