AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAlaska LNG Fight: Gov. Mike Dunleavy says there’s “little reason” to keep Alaska’s third special session going after legislative leaders won’t advance his LNG tax-break bill, putting the megaproject’s timeline and funding in doubt. Local Governance: Juneau’s Mendenhall River glacial outburst flood crested below predictions, sparing many neighborhoods from major damage. U.S. Senate Politics: Kamala Harris urged support for Mary Peltola in Alaska’s toss-up Senate race, while Peltola’s team pushed back, saying she doesn’t need Lower 48 endorsements. Public Safety: Fairbanks-area smoke from the Tatlanika Fire is expected to linger as dry conditions continue. Elections & Accountability: Alaska lawmakers say they won’t meet to discuss the LNG bill because “the votes just aren’t there,” echoing broader frustration over the state’s political gridlock. Legal Spotlight: A multistate surrogacy case involving Alaska surrogate McKenna West continues after a baby with a serious heart defect was born in Texas and placed with intended parents.
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