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Have you voted in the primary?
Last week we asked, “Which of these categories matters most to you: AK industry, AK law and justice, AK politics?” Check out the Nifty Numbers section for results!
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Alaska Primary: Voter Resources
The #1 way to see Alaska spiral into liberal madness is for conservatives to not show up. So, show up. Go vote! The primary is tomorrow, August 18th. Vote today or tomorrow!
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The governor’s race is important, but it is the Legislature that makes Alaska’s laws. A good governor with a bad Legislature means little gets done. So, let’s get solid conservatives in the seats. Here are a couple guides focused on legislative candidates:
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Nifty Numbers
Which of these categories matters most to you?
1) Alaska Industry: 45 votes
2) Alaska Law and Justice: 32 votes
3) Alaska Politics: 30 votes
Total: 107 votes
Key Industry Numbers
Alaska Oil: $86.78 per barrel
Alaska Residential Gas Price: $14.40/kcf
U.S. National Residential Gas Price: $19.83/kcf
Henry Hub Weekly Spot: $2.73/mmBTU
Alaska North Slope Production: ~467,231 barrels per day
Permanent Fund (Principal + Earnings Reserve): ~$92.2 billion
Research conducted by Grok AI, using the following sources: Alaska Oil & Gas Association, U.S. Energy Information Association, and the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation.
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