NEWS: Rep. Kawasaki Calls for Investigation Into High Gasoline Prices in Alaska
September 8, 2015
ANCHORAGE – Rep. Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks) is asking Alaska Governor Bill Walker to begin an investigation into the retail price of fuel in Alaska. In a letter sent to the Governor on Friday, Rep. Kawasaki asked the Governor to find out why price reductions in Alaska are trailing price reductions nationwide.
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NEWS: Rep. Kawasaki Seeks to Protect Alaskans from High Fuel Prices
December 29, 2014
Juneau - Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks) will pre-file legislation aimed at protecting Alaskans from the excessive prices of gasoline and heating fuel.
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Note from Rep. Gara: State Hushing Public On Pesticides & Fighting Gasoline Price Gouging
July 16, 2012
I could spend this newsletter taking a poll on when the official start of summer will be. I could be wrong, but I remember it starting earlier than late July in past years. I’ll have to check my journal. Actually, I’m looking out the window and think it might be starting now! Good. OK, next subject.
Want More Pesticides With Your Coffee? For Your Children, and Our Fish, Game and Wildlife?
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Berta’s Briefings from Rep. Gardner: Why Are Alaska’s Gas Prices So High?
July 11, 2012
One of the big topics of discussion among Alaskans and their elected representatives this summer is the high price of energy. In Anchorage, this conversation tends to focus on gasoline prices at the pump. Other parts of the state are more concerned about heating fuel. But all Alaskans are keenly aware of these issues because these high prices are harming all of us.
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NEWS: Democrats Move to Improve Small Gasline Proposal
March 27, 2012
Without fixes, bill could undercut development and lead to high gas prices for Alaskans
JUNEAU – Before voting on House Bill 9 (HB9) tonight, House Democrats offered a number of amendments to protect consumers, resource development incentives, and the state’s interests as the state moves forward on a small gasline from the North Slope.
“I am all for getting a gasline to get Alaska’s gas to market and to Alaskans. A small line should be our last option. With alternatives that bring cheaper energy to Alaskans moving forward, it’s premature to rush ahead with a bill that undercuts development and puts the state and consumers at risk.”
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