AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoAlaska LNG Tax Push: Alaska lawmakers are lining up for a special session focused on tax cuts tied to the Alaska LNG project, while crews keep a close watch on breakup season from both the air and the ground. University Honors: Three University of Washington faculty members were elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, including work tied to Alaska salmon and freshwater resilience. Fisheries Leadership in Kodiak: NOAA’s assistant administrator Eugenio Piñeiro Soler visited Kodiak, emphasizing the mix of local knowledge and science for fisheries management. School Food Safety: Alaska approved a ban on seven synthetic dyes in school meals, aiming to reduce health risks for kids. Microgrids Funding: The U.S. DOE is offering up to $2.5M to help remote regions build or upgrade microgrids—an energy reliability boost that matters for rural Alaska. Tech & Safety: Anchorage’s Revived Laser Studio says it’s now offering PicoWay tattoo removal, and Alaska Airlines is touting a renovated Seattle terminal designed to speed passenger flow.
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