AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAlaska Energy & Policy: Gov. Mike Dunleavy let two bills become law and vetoed two more, including striking a University of Alaska student fee-notice mandate and canceling a bill that would have set hunting and fishing license requirements tied to Permanent Fund-style rules. Gas Line Politics: A new push for another Alaska gas pipeline special session is drawing fresh skepticism, with critics arguing the project likely won’t pencil out without tax and land-lease changes. Southeast Fisheries: Pink salmon are finally improving after a late start in Southeast Alaska, with ADF&G noting catches picked up along the outer coast and male-heavy runs may signal more fish still coming. Arctic Science Funding: NOAA says it will stop administrative support for the Arctic Report Card, though it will keep collecting and publishing Arctic climate data—an issue that matters for Alaska’s coastal and wildlife planning. Manufacturing & Workforce: NIST is funding new Manufacturing Extension Partnership centers, including one in Alaska, aimed at helping small and medium manufacturers adopt tech and build workforce capacity. Consumer Safety: Henkel issued a voluntary recall of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip extra-strong mousse in 12 states, including Alaska, due to a packaging defect that could leak under pressure. Aviation Oversight: Rep. Frank Pallone is pressing major airlines, including Alaska Airlines, to explain whether “surveillance pricing” uses personal data and AI to set what individual travelers pay. Education & Attendance: Anchorage’s Service High School says it boosted attendance from about 58% to 87% over recent years, using a Freshman Academy and peer mentoring.
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