ANCHORAGE — Nearly 1,000 economic development professionals from around the world will convene in Anchorage for the International Economic Development Council’s annual conference from October 4 – 7, 2015. Topics will include the role of public finance in infrastructure development and the expansion of a robust private sector. “Despite our current budget challenges, Alaska’s business […]
TOKYO—Governor Bill Walker delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 4th LNG Producer-Consumer Conference in Tokyo. He and his team also held meetings with the presidents and chief executives of Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), the world’s largest buyer of liquefied natural gas (LNG); Mitsubishi Corporation’s natural gas division; GS Energy, which is […]
President Barack Obama declared climate change to be the defining threat of this century as he began a historic visit to the far northwestern state of Alaska. Speaking Monday at a State Department-sponsored summit on Arctic environmental issues, President Obama said the world is “not acting fast enough” to address climate change. “On this issue […]
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 […]
Anchorage, Alaska – Representative Craig Johnson welcomed almost 1500 colleagues, staff and their families to Anchorage for the Council of State Governments and CSG-West Annual Conference. “We have seen the anticipation and excitement from our peers across America, and we’re ready to show off our state,” Johnson, R-Anchorage, and the CSG-West Chair, said. “This is the […]