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Should the State's tax structure for AK LNG prioritize government revenue or affordable energy?

The current debate around HB 381 centers around two priorities: government revenue and affordable energy. Proponents of higher taxes cite the need for more State/ local revenue; tax cut proponents say "lower production costs = lower consumer price"

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Service to My Country: Paul A. Bauer, Jr., Army Airborne Infantry

Service, Sacrifice, and a Lifetime of Lessons  By Paul A. Bauer Jr.  I graduated from high school at age 17 in New York City and spent about five months attending community college. While college was a respectable path, it was not the path for me at that time. I was restless, looking for adventure, purpose, […]

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Alaska Industry

HB 381 Revenues Recalculated: Sharp Government Revenue Decrease, Lower Energy Costs for Alaskans

My previous analysis of HB 381 published on Thursday, June 11, 2026, was based on HB 381 version T which was the most current available version of the bill on the Alaska Legislature’s website (akleg.gov). The revenue calculations in my analysis were based on the Department of Revenue’s presentation on HB 381 version T, which […]

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Opinion: Alaska Leads Federal Coal Comeback

This article was originally published at Independent Women on June 10, 2026, and republished with permission from the author. By Sarah Montalbano The Department of Energy announced on June 4th that it would invest up to $850 million to build, restart, and modernize U.S. coal plants. The funds will build two new coal-fired plants, one in Anchorage […]

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Alaska State Politics

9 Bills Vetoed: What's the Gist? What Were the Votes? Why the Veto?

On June 18, 2026, Governor Dunleavy vetoed 9 bills. Below is a brief description of each bill, a link to the full bill text, the House vote, Senate vote, and the Governor’s reason for vetoing. The Legislature may attempt a veto override by the end of today, June 19, or within five days of a […]

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2 Veto Overrides Impact Pharmacists, Architects, Engineers, Land Surveyors

Today, June 19, 2026, the Alaska State Legislature held a joint floor session to vote on overriding 5 of 9 vetoes issued by Governor Dunleavy yesterday. Each bill required a 2/3rd vote of the Legislature, meaning 40 “yes” votes. 2 vetoes were overridden: HB 195 and HB 314. HB 195 expands pharmacists’ authority to prescribe […]

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Senator Kaufman Calls Out Senate Majority for Dealing Behind Closed Doors

During a press conference with the Senate Republican Caucus on June 17, 2026, Senator James Kaufman (R-Anchorage) called out the Senate Majority for delaying scheduled committee meetings and “being caught in a huddle” discussing HB 381 outside of public view. “So, I felt we were on a pretty good path until just lately when suddenly, […]

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Alaska Law and Justice

Alaska Joins Lawsuit Against WPATH, the Organization Pushing Body Mutilation as "Medically Necessary" for Children as Young as 8 Years Old

Today, June 17, 2026, the State of Alaska joined a lawsuit along with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the states of Iowa, Nebraska, and Texas against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) for propagating the deceptive, dangerous, and anti-science narrative that children struggling with gender dysphoria benefit from body mutilation (commonly […]

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More Must Reads

  • “Kenai Rallies for Alaska LNG” by Natalie Spaulding, June 16

  • “Opinion: Unmasking the Gasline Gaslighting: A Technical Response to Rep. Kevin McCabe’s ‘The Gasline Tax Bill Without the Drama’” by Dana Raffaniello, June 17

  • “Opinion: A Quick Look at the Governor’s Race in Mid-June” by Greg Sarber

  • “All Life Comes from Life: The Enduring Wisdom of Natural Law, Science, and the Mystery of Consciousness” by Dr. Cindy, June 17

  • “Speakers at Kenai Rally for AK LNG Reflect on Kenai Peninsula’s Deep Roots in Oil & Gas Industry” by Natalie Spaulding, June 18

  • “Opinion: Senator Sullivan’s “Parents Over Platforms Act” Helps Keep Kids Save from Predatory Tech” by Sami Graham, June 18

  • “Governor Dunleavy Vetoes Government Expansion Bill Passed Unanimously by Legislature” by Natalie Spaulding, June 19

  • “Former Republican State Senator Natasha von Imhof Launches Campaign for Anchorage Mayor,” June 19

  • “Bill Mandating CPR Training in Alaska Public Schools Becomes Law” by Natalie Spaulding, June 19

  • “Dear Fathers Raising Sons— It’s Time to Step Up” by Deacon Dez, June 21

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Nifty Numbers

How do you find facts in our media-saturated world?

1) I trust a variety of media sources across the political spectrum, both private and publicly funded: 70 votes

2) I only trust privately funded, conservative media sources like Must Read Alaska: 32 votes

3) I only trust liberal media sources: 8 votes

4) I don't trust any media source: 31 votes

Key Industry Numbers

Alaska Oil: $89.90 per barrel

Alaska Residential Gas Price: $12.96/kcf

Henry Hub Weekly Spot: $3.17/mmBTU

Alaska North Slope Production: ~455,003 barrels per day

Permanent Fund (Principal + Earnings Reserve): ~$88.7 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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