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Conflict of interest dooms state gasline consulting contract

Commentary Dermot Cole -
On November 10, Baker Hughes announced a “strategic alliance” with Glenfarne to work on the Alaska LNG venture.
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Trump officials say Alaska is ‘open for business.’ So far, no one’s buying.

Economy Victoria Petersen -
Despite the administration’s enthusiasm for developing the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, oil companies have shown little interest.
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Trump claims China could finance Alaska oil and gas projects

Federal Government Dermot Cole -
Donald Trump claimed Thursday that China might get in on the act.
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Alaska’s marijuana industry is getting heated over a dubious THC shortcut

Economy Matt Acuña Buxton -
Meetings of Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board this year have been a source of top-shelf drama.
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Clean Water Town Hall calls for HFO ban

Commentary Rachel Levy -
This week, Juneau answered its last cruise ship port call of the season.
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Anchorage cannabis cafe moves forward despite Assembly voting down smoking

Economy Matt Acuña Buxton -
Anchorage is set to get its first pot cafe early next year, marking the first place in the city outside your home where it will be legal to use marijuana.
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Anchorage Assembly passes on pot-smoking spots

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
If you’re looking for a legal place outside your home to light up a joint in Anchorage, you’ll need to keep waiting.
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Dead humpback calf washes ashore near Douglas, reigniting concerns over vessel traffic

Environment Rachel Levy -
NOAA Fisheries was notified of the stranded whale at 9 a.m. on July 26th, and a team was dispatched to assess the situation. 
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Dunleavy’s oil tax secrecy reveals the faults in Alaska’s oil system

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska’s oil tax system is complicated even by tax standards.
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Dunleavy’s veto of oil tax transparency bill leaves legislators wondering, ‘What are you hiding?’

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
On Monday, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed a bill that legislators had hoped would shed light on how his administration is handling oil and gas taxes
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