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What does Trump’s vow to ‘indefinitely’ take over Venezuela’s oil mean for Alaska? Not much, at least for now

President Donald Trump’s invasion of Venezuela and his pledge to control the country's oil sales “indefinitely” raises massive geopolitical issues.

AIDEA pays consultant again for ‘independent’ analysis that remains secret

Northern Economics completed an “independent” $250,000 economic analysis of AIDEA nearly two years ago and was paid in full.

Alaska’s $44 billion bet on natural gas

No-bid deals, undisclosed contracts, and millions already spent: inside the wild story of the Alaska gas pipeline that will not die.

Federal law set to end the ‘Temu weed’ harshing out Alaska’s marijuana industry

The legislation that reopened the federal government in November snuck through a provision that will bring an end to what those in Alaska’s recreational marijuana industry have dubbed “Temu weed.”

Glenfarne’s pipeline emissions

There’s another way of interpreting the gas pipeline presentation to legislators last month by GaffneyCline.

Conflict of interest dooms state gasline consulting contract

On November 10, Baker Hughes announced a “strategic alliance” with Glenfarne to work on the Alaska LNG venture.

Trump officials say Alaska is ‘open for business.’ So far, no one’s buying.

Despite the administration’s enthusiasm for developing the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, oil companies have shown little interest.

Trump claims China could finance Alaska oil and gas projects

Donald Trump claimed Thursday that China might get in on the act.

Alaska’s marijuana industry is getting heated over a dubious THC shortcut

Meetings of Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board this year have been a source of top-shelf drama.

Clean Water Town Hall calls for HFO ban

This week, Juneau answered its last cruise ship port call of the season.

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