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This oil platform stopped pumping 30 years ago. Alaska still won’t make the owner tear it down

News Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
Removing all the offshore oil infrastructure from Cook Inlet could cost $1 billion. But some platforms have sat idle for decades, as inspectors say they're in an "advanced state of disrepair."
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Alaska House committee kills state-owned corporation’s plan to borrow up to $300 million

News James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority did not identify specific projects or a timeline for spending
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Senate committee narrowly approves tax on certain oil companies

Economy Matt Acuña Buxton -
An amendment endorsed by the Senate Resources Committee last week could potentially bring Alaska up to $175 million annually in oil and gas revenue.
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Alaska Senate rolls out omnibus elections bill, including same-day voter registration

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
In a sign of the legislative session's dwindling days, the Senate has rolled out an omnibus elections bill that combines pieces from other bills. The amendments, including provisions for same-day voter registration and ballot curing, were incorporated into House Bill...
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Home-school ruling put on hold through end of school year

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
The judge who struck down key parts of Alaska’s home-school laws has agreed to hold the ruling until June 30 to allow students to finish out the school year, rejecting Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s request to pause the ruling indefinitely. Anchorage...
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As legislators mull home-school fixes, Dunleavy threatens a veto

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Despite the Alaska Constitution’s explicit prohibition on public funding going to private and religious schools, the governor has been a firm supporter of the practice.
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Senators question Board of Education appointee’s role in home-school controversy

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Bob Griffin's vision for Alaska’s education system: Less local control, more state oversight.
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AIDEA wants to borrow $300M to bankroll unidentified projects

Economy Dermot Cole -
AIDEA claims that once it decides what to do with the $300 million, there will not be enough time to get approval from the Legislature on the specifics.
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Senate plans confirmation hearing on Dunleavy’s education point man Monday

Commentary Dermot Cole -
Gov. Mike Dunleavy nominated Bob Griffin for a second five-year term on the state school board.
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Alaska House seeks to ban social media for kids, limit access to internet pornography

News James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
A vote on the proposal could take place as soon as Friday, and if it succeeds, the idea would go to the state Senate
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