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State seeks public input on plan to reduce business regulations
Alaska's commerce department is seeking public input on its plan to reduce business regulations while maintaining essential safety protections.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readStatewide2 viewsAI
Canadian LNG Projects Threaten Alaska's Export Ambitions
A speaker outlined how multiple Canadian LNG projects in British Columbia, including expansions and new facilities, are positioning themselves as West Coast competitors to Alaska's proposed LNG export project.
by Alaska News3h ago3 min readAI
Alaska Senate Committee Sets Aside Homemade Food Safety Bill
The Alaska Senate Resources Committee set aside a bill restricting sales of home-canned foods in reduced oxygen packaging after lawmakers struggled with complex food safety definitions and enforcement questions.
by Alaska News3h ago2 min readAI
Asian Buyers Reconsider LNG Amid Iran Crisis, Turning to Coal and Nuclear
A speaker outlined how high LNG prices and supply uncertainty from the Iran conflict are pushing Asian countries to reconsider their dependence on imported natural gas, with some shifting back to coal, nuclear power, and accelerated renewable development.
by Alaska News4h ago3 min readAI
Alaska Senate Shelves Homemade Food Safety Bill After Complex Debate
The Alaska Senate Resources Committee set aside a bill restricting sales of home-canned foods in reduced oxygen packaging after lawmakers struggled with complex food safety definitions and enforcement questions.
by Alaska News6d ago3 min readAI