Amid widespread opposition, Alaska governor’s gasline compromise bill appears dead on arrival

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: August 13, 2026

Words: 1,097

Last Updated: 5 days ago


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Leading members of the Alaska House and Senate said this week that they will not meet to discuss Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s latest attempt to provide a tax break for the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline.

The bill, said Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon and Senate President Gary Stevens, lacks the support to advance in either body.

“The caucus is really not at this point, really not interested in having to rush a bill,” …

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