By Josh Church I served in the United States Marine Corps for nine years. During that time, I served with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion and later Marine Special Operations. I deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, worked alongside partner nation forces on multiple continents, and helped oversee projects ranging from military training facilities to operational logistics in […]

Must Read Alaska is seeking Alaskan veterans and active-duty service members who are willing to share their story with us and our readers in a new series called “Service to My Country.” A recent op-ed by Army veteran Paul A. Bauer inspired this series. Bauer writes: “The problem is not gratitude itself. The problem is […]

JUNEAU — June 2, 2026 — A new analysis by DPHK Consulting has identified construction as Alaska’s fastest-growing industry, after its real GDP rose 10.8% from 2024 to 2025. The business services firm reviewed the latest annual real GDP by state data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and ranked Alaska’s major industries by their percentage change […]

On Tuesday, June 2, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) chaired a Senate Commerce Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries Subcommittee hearing on “The Blue Economy: Advancing American Fisheries, Maritime Strength, and Coastal Economies.” The hearing featured testimony from four expert witnesses, three of whom are Alaskan: Tommy Sheridan, director of the Alaska Blue Economy Center at the University […]

By the Senate Republican Caucus On June 3, 2026, Glenfarne (the company spearheading the development and construction of the Alaska LNG Project, provided detailed financial information in the Senate Finance Committee meeting regarding the cost and potential tax structure of the megaproject. Glenfarne has emphasized their commitment to ensuring Alaskans receive the lowest possible cost […]

Editor’s Note: This story was updated on 6/8/2026 to correct a calculation error. The Alaska LNG project is the star of the show during the legislature’s current 30-day special session. The second regular session of the 34th Legislature saw a simple 7-page bill introduced to the Senate by Governor Dunleavy transformed into a colossal 52-page mess that proposed four different taxes on the oil and gas industry.  […]

During discussions regarding the taxation of S-corps involved as passthrough companies in the AK LNG project, Senators Cathy Giessel (R-Anchorage) and Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) referred to corporations who pay State income taxes as “good corporate citizens.” Assuming the words to have more than a rhetorical purpose, Giessel and Wielechowski are making two major philosophical claims […]

SOLDOTNA, AK — Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter A. Micciche’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget passed the Borough Assembly unanimously on June 2nd, presenting a spending plan built on a continued commitment to fiscal restraint, taxpayer affordability, and long-term financial sustainability. The proposed budget reflects a modest increase over last year — driven primarily by one-time […]

On June 1, 2026, Assembly Members Erin Baldwin Day & George Martinez released an ordinance designed to expand housing options in Anchorage and implement the land use goals outlined in the 2020 Comprehensive Plan and 2040 Land Use Plan through a new zoning overlay for Missing Middle Housing. The proposed overlay would allow development of […]

Podcast Episode · The Must Read Alaska Show · June 4 · 34m - On this episode of Energy and Business from Must Read Alaska, host Todd sits down with John Hendrix — President and CEO of HEX LLC, Homer native, civil engineer, and recently named Outstanding Alaskan of the Year — for a clear-eyed conversation about Alaska’s energy future.

We are building a case to stop the PFD steal. If you have been following the Great Debate series, you know that your right to the PFD is based on long-standing, continuous, reliable use. The Legislature thinks it can reappropriate your money. We disagree. Share your PFD testimony with us!