Rep. Tuck’s Newsletter: End of the 3rd Special Session
November 9, 2015
After 12 days of Legislative hearings featuring presentations from the Governor’s cabinet, industry representatives, and state experts, the legislature voted to save money by severing our relationship with TransCanada for the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project.
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Rep. Gara’s Newsletter: Special “Gas Line Floor Speech Explains Last Week’s Special Session” Edition
November 6, 2015
At the beginning of the recent 12-day Special Session I wrote to explain why the bill we were asked to decide was too simple to keep us down in Juneau die long. It took some legislators longer than I had hoped, but the gas line bill ultimately passed 55-3.
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Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: Conclusion of Special Session
November 5, 2015
The third special session has concluded and the Legislature has voted to buy out TransCanada from the AK LNG project. The time spent in Juneau was informative both about gasline issues and about the long-term fiscal plan for the State. I hope everyone has a great weekend and stays safe on the icy roads!
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: End of the Third Special Session
November 5, 2015
Yesterday the House voted on and passed SB3001, the buyout of TransCanada, by a vote of 39-0. The legislation now goes to the Governor for his signature. The third special session lasted 12 days and featured numerous presentations from the Governor’s cabinet, industry representatives, and state experts. In the end, both the House and the Senate agreed to the Governor’s request for $160 million to increase Alaska’s ownership of the AKLNG project.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Should Alaska Buy Out TransCanada in the AKLNG Project?
October 30, 2015
Should Alaska buy out TransCanada in the AKLNG Project? That’s the question under consideration during this special session. Here’s a quick explanation. Please know you can always call me at my office at 269-0144 or on my cell at 360-4047 if you want to learn more.
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