Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who advocated on bills and budget items this past legislative session.
What we are fighting for
Join us May 7th from 5-7 p.m. at the Alaska Native Heritage Center for our spring auction where we will celebrate the fight to grow Democracy.
Earth Day and the Electric Cooperative
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation eyeing take over of federal wetlands permitting program under Clean Water Act Section 404.
A DEC Budget Trap
So far, only three states in the United States have assumed primacy for dredge and fill permitting in wetlands. One of those states – Florida – assumed permit primacy in the waning days of the Trump administration. Like Governor Sean Parnell before him, Governor Dunleavy wants Alaska to pay for wetland permitting that is now being paid for by the …
Renewable Portfolio Standards drive innovation and economic development
RPS policy offers an exciting future for the State of Alaska, with economic benefits, jobs, innovative technologies, and lower rates.
Climate Rights
Voice your solidarity with the young plaintiffs in Sagoonick v. State Alaska, join us March 1st.
Renewable Energy Goals
Governor Dunleavy’s Renewable Portfolio Standard and our, seldom, but wholehearted support in the case of a policy that will help our state do its part to combat emissions.
State of State Predictions
The Governor’s State of The State Address is next week (7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25). It is sure to contain grievances about the Federal Government, excitement about mineral resource development projects in Alaska, and a dash of “Election Integrity” talk. It will maybe/probably contain a few lines about renewable energy, fisheries, Alaska’s strategic economic and military location, and “greatest …
A Look to What is Looming: Legislative Update
What looms ahead for our legislative session Our team shares hot takes from a cold place around policy, process, shenanigans, and how Alaskans can build a sustainable future, TOGETHER.
New Year, New Session 2022
Happy New Year and new Legislative Session from The Alaska Center. We anticipate both opportunity and struggle in the year ahead, another year in the lifetime work of protecting and nurturing our Democracy and saving our home from the ravages of climate change. The 2022 legislative session will likely be consumed with election-year grandstanding antics. We already see some of …