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December 6, 2007Outside AGIA, ConocoPhillips takes pipeline plan on tour
December 5, 2007Little-known AGIA applicant has eyed project for decades
December 3, 2007MidAmerican explains decision to not bid on Alaska pipeline
November 30, 2007Four bid for pipeline under AGIA; Conoco makes separate pitch
November 30, 2007ConocoPhillips proposes Alaska pipeline
November 29, 2007BP pleads guilty to environmental crime in Alaska spill
November 16, 2007Alaska Legislature approves 25 percent tax on oil companies
November 16, 2007Senate OKs hike in oil tax
November 15, 2007Senate working on oil tax bill
November 15, 2007Palin’s tax hike gains support
November 11, 2007House grappling with Palin's oil tax bill
November 10, 2007Oil tax debate takes on different tone
November 9, 2007Pipeline deduction issue a holdover from May
November 9, 2007Oil execs: Tax revision threatens future projects
November 7, 2007Palin pleased with work on oil tax revisions
November 6, 2007Legislators want to save, but details still raise questions
November 5, 2007Resources Committee approves higher surtax
November 4, 2007Alaska oil tax debate reflects global changes back at home
November 4, 2007Senate panel adopts lower natural gas tax
November 3, 2007Major oil producers release quarterly earnings
November 3, 2007Legislature entering third stage of oil tax review
November 2, 2007Lawmakers face disagreements at session's halfway point
November 2, 2007Key events to the halfway point
November 1, 2007Senate GOP minority wants some oil tax revenue in savings account
October 30, 2007Natural gas companies hope to extend Cook Inlet provisions
October 27, 2007Alaska Legislature begins heavy edit on governor's oil tax bill
October 27, 2007Native landowners say state has left them out of gas line talks
October 27, 2007Chambers start to weigh in on oil tax talk
October 25, 2007BP fine could cost company political leverage
October 25, 2007House takes public input on oil taxes
October 23, 2007Exxon calls for rate reduction
October 19, 2007Some lawmakers say they are working to restore public trust
October 19, 2007Palin faces challenge to get new oil tax passed
October 18, 2007Oil tax debate gets renewed as special session begins
October 18, 2007What does Alaska get out of oil tax proposal?
October 17, 2007ACES oil tax plan to get detailed look
October 17, 2007At a glance: How ACES differs from PPT
October 15, 2007Palin promotes oil tax in Anchorage
October 13, 2007Palin brings ACES tax plan to Fairbanks
October 12, 2007Governor in town to discuss oil tax proposal
October 8, 2007Palin oil tax team hits the road
October 6, 2007Independents to play larger role in oil tax debates
October 4, 2007Oil tax bill goes under scrutiny of lawmakers
October 2, 2007ACES bill would raise tax rate to 25 percent, make other changes
September 6, 2007Oil companies, associations express displeasure with tax proposal
September 4, 2007BP scoffs at plea for higher rate; governor calls system ‘tainted’
August 30, 2007Murkowski expresses doubts about gas pipeline project
August 18, 2007Palin polling senators on site of special session
August 7, 2007Oil companies muster their arguments against changes to the state petroleum tax
September 9, 2006Governor pledges to finish gas deal
September 8, 2006Candidates outline natural gas plans
September 7, 2006Governor tables gas contract
September 6, 2006House says no to third session
September 2, 2006Special session still on the table
September 1, 2006Lawmakers: September session on gas deal unlikely
August 26, 2006Governor rethinks special session
August 26, 2006Economics of port authority’s plan questioned again
August 25, 2006Port authority renews pitch
August 24, 2006Gas contract provisions delayed
August 23, 2006Murkowski’s defeat shakes up gas deal
August 10, 2006Democrats throw off Murkowski's gas plans
August 10, 2006Senate committee rejects ‘produce or pay’ plan
August 9, 2006Tax bill would allow tax credit for pipeline repair
August 9, 2006Legislators have yet to reach consensus on production tax
August 8, 2006Senate may pull back from 'produce or pay' plan
August 8, 2006Murkowski adviser argues against House tax plan
August 7, 2006Senate passes stripped-down gas bill
August 7, 2006Doyon wants in on lower gas production tax
August 6, 2006Legislators want to see contract changes before altering law
August 6, 2006Port authority's pitch may be too little, too late
August 5, 2006House passes 'produce or pay' tax
August 5, 2006Senate committee rejects gas amendments
August 5, 2006BP's Browne says company will act on pipeline
August 4, 2006Murkowski threatens veto if production tax changes to gross
August 4, 2006Plan for public vote on gas deal stalls
August 4, 2006Port authority pitches pipeline proposal to Senate panel
August 3, 2006Oil tax bill heads to House floor
August 3, 2006Flaws found in Stevens' proposal for public gas vote
August 2, 2006‘Produce or pay' tax plan revamped
August 2, 2006Oil firms defend gas line provisions
August 2, 2006Lawmakers want gas line labor agreement discussed
August 1, 2006Legislative consultants raise questions about proposed gas deal
August 1, 2006Oil industry slams tax plan
July 31, 2006New oil tax plan introduced
July 31, 2006Interior lawmakers expect no miracles in special session
July 29, 2006Stevens wants public to vote on gas deal
July 28, 2006Small oil companies say proposed gas deal excludes them
July 27, 2006Legislators debate freeze on gas, oil taxes
July 27, 2006Governor’s broad-based gas line bill a puzzler
July 27, 2006Port Authority schedules Juneau presentations
July 27, 2006Key senator says gas line contract has flaws
July 26, 2006Column raises ire at Capitol
July 26, 2006Legislators hear testimony on gas rates
July 25, 2006Governor's aide, lawmakers spar over gas line
July 23, 2006Sen. Murkowski has concerns about gas line agreement
July 15, 2006Canadian stakes pipeline claim
July 7, 2006Panel hears of no guarantees on in-state gas, local hire
July 7, 2006GOP candidate Binkley suggests oil tax change
July 1, 2006Port authority permits remain valid, feds and studies say
June 30, 2006Interior residents, at meeting, say gas deal flawed
June 30, 2006Port authority invited before Senate panel
June 29, 2006In letter, Bush administration presses for gas line
June 29, 2006Port authority blasts ads
June 29, 2006Cheney expresses support for gas line
June 29, 2006Gas pipeline Q&A session set for today
June 29, 2006Lawyers question need for legislative OK of gas line
June 24, 2006Some see special session linked to election
June 23, 2006Murkowski aide outlines plan for special session
June 22, 2006Second special session set for July 12
June 22, 2006State's pipeline planning expense reaches $25 million
June 20, 2006Legislative consultants say all-Alaska plan more expensive
June 19, 2006Judge tosses antitrust lawsuit
June 18, 2006'Perfect storm' plays into gas line economics
June 17, 2006Gas line key issue in gubernatorial race
June 17, 2006Gas deal may be reworked
June 16, 2006Expert says gas deal contains bad data
June 15, 2006Experts: Gas line is viable without state help
June 15, 2006Alaskans not sold on gas deal
June 14, 2006BP executive: Pipeline could be delayed with new governor
June 10, 2006Legislators go home; governor to try his oil plan again
June 10, 2006Ramras seeks alternative to governor's plan
June 9, 2006Governor to give lawmakers time off
June 9, 2006Session ends without oil tax bill
June 8, 2006Legislative negotiators strike oil tax compromise
June 8, 2006Closed-door meetings mark session's final day
June 7, 2006Conference committee on oil tax at impasse
June 7, 2006Senate rejects longer comment period; candidates speak up
June 7, 2006Conference panel to meet; new analysis comes out
June 7, 2006House votes to keep 90-day public review of contract
June 7, 2006House OKs higher oil tax, Senate rejects it
June 7, 2006Oil tax comments from Fairbanks-area House members
June 6, 2006Senate passes Stranded Gas Act amendments
June 6, 2006House passes higher oil tax
June 6, 2006Senate panel agrees to several gas act changes
June 6, 2006House to vote today on oil tax
June 6, 2006Port authority defends proposal
June 5, 2006Senate to vote on gas act amendments
June 4, 2006House OKs bill taxing 23.5 percent of oil companies' profits
June 4, 2006House roll call on oil tax
June 4, 2006House leery of linking oil, gas
June 4, 2006Alaskans having their say on gas deal
June 3, 2006House panel seeks to work out gas deal concerns
June 3, 2006Senate OKs bill for gas contract challenges
June 2, 2006Public speaks on gas deal at Anchorage hearing
June 2, 2006Oil tax heads for House Floor
June 2, 2006Judge hears oil companies’ challenge to port authority’
June 1, 2006Hearings begin on changes to Stranded Gas Act
June 1, 2006New oil tax bill introduced
June 1, 2006Democrats Croft, Knowles differ on natural gas
May 31, 2006Murkowski introduces three gas pipeline bills
May 31, 2006Stranded gas deal
May 29, 2006Knowles runs for governor, makes issue of gas line
May 27, 2006Natural gas advisory group seeks extension
May 26, 2006Governor sites gas line in re-election plans
May 26, 2006Locals slam gas deal at Fairbanks hearing
May 26, 2006Gas pipeline supporters rally outside hearing
May 25, 2006Murkowski to unveil re-election plans Friday
May 25, 2006Public gas line hearing in Delta draws few
May 24, 2006Governor releases 'real' gas contract
May 24, 2006House mulls Anchorage committee hearings
May 24, 2006North Pole meeting focuses on gas line jobs
May 24, 2006Communities weigh pipeline's impact
May 23, 2006Gas deal overview ends with a pitch, a warning
May 23, 2006Adviser: Gas reserves tax like Bolivia's takeover
May 23, 2006Lawmakers wary of tax in form of gas
May 23, 2006Officials: Pipeline would benefit Fairbanks
May 22, 2006Senate approves new profits tax
May 22, 2006How much will oil tax bring? Nobody really knows
May 22, 2006Experts: Gas line proposal unorthodox
May 22, 2006The gas agreement: the promise of a pipeline
May 22, 2006Canadians press ahead with the 'other' pipeline
May 21, 2006Senate to vote on oil bill that raises less than prior plan
May 21, 2006The gas agreement: reading between the lines
May 21, 2006Public has chance to weigh in this week
May 21, 2006List of gas line events
May 20, 2006Senate panel keeps oil tax rate at 22.5 percent
May 20, 2006Lawmakers return to oil tax debate
May 19, 2006Lawmakers look for way out of oil tax freeze
May 18, 2006Murkowski adds oil tax to special session
May 18, 2006Point Thomson lawsuit skids to a halt
May 17, 2006Murkowski wouldn't oppose reserves tax—if...
May 17, 2006Oil tax debate revisited
May 16, 2006Murkowski officials pan Alaska LNG idea
May 16, 2006AG says Constitution allows tax power giveaway
May 16, 2006Analysts split on pipeline's ownership
May 15, 2006Murkowski, Democrats to debate gas reserves tax
May 14, 2006Feds eye role in gas line
May 13, 2006Senate leaders clash
May 12, 2006Explorers could get gas contract terms
May 12, 2006Legislators have mixed response to gas proposal
May 12, 2006Governor mum on oil tax plans
May 11, 2006Gas pact has few commitments by oil companies
May 11, 2006Judge to hear arguments in antitrust suit
May 11, 2006Public can weigh in on gas line deal until June 24
May 10, 2006Legislators complete first day of gas line review
May 10, 2006Port authority still pushing all-Alaska gas line
May 10, 2006Legislature wraps up session without oil tax bill
May 9, 2006Senate rejects oil bill; House adjourns
May 9, 2006Senate roll call on oil tax
May 9, 2006Only time will tell if pipeline comes through
May 9, 2006Special session to start Wednesday
May 9, 2006Judge orders gas line documents released today
May 9, 2006House passes oil tax bill
May 9, 2006House roll call on oil tax
May 9, 2006Deals abound in tax bill talks
May 9, 2006House backtracks on rate once again
May 8, 2006House raises tax rate on oil; final vote near
May 8, 2006New hearing scheduled in gas contract dispute
May 8, 2006How they voted
May 8, 2006House keeps oil tax rate at 20 percent
May 7, 2006Debate on oil tax carries into the night
May 7, 2006Dozens rally in concern about oil, gas deals
May 6, 2006Oil tax bill goes to House floor
May 6, 2006AG says producers control contract's release
May 6, 2006Legislators come full circle on oil tax
May 5, 2006Judge orders release of gas contract
May 5, 2006Lawmakers pushing, stalling on tax bill
May 5, 2006Big Oil spending more on lobbying
May 5, 2006Rally to call for delay in gas pipeline action
May 4, 2006New version of tax bill swings toward governor
May 3, 2006Canadian leader calls Mackenzie gas line crucial
May 3, 2006Judicial review bill held in committee
May 2, 2006Oil tax changes mirror gas plan
April 29, 2006Bill's gas tax proposal called a 'train wreck'
April 29, 2006State may partially subsidize Point Thomson
April 29, 2006Senate committee OKs gas act amendment
April 29, 2006Clock ticking on oil tax bill
April 28, 2006Senate president disputes claim about board payments
April 28, 2006Governor, oil execs repeat tax warnings
April 27, 2006Senate panel agrees on judicial review bill
April 26, 2006Oil companies, public to get another say on oil tax
April 25, 2006Alaska Senate passes oil tax rewrite
April 25, 2006Consultant says tax debate too narrow
April 25, 2006Murkowski to release gas contract May 10
April 24, 2006Senate gives first approval of oil tax overhaul
April 22, 2006Oil bill set for fight in full Senate
April 22, 2006Oil-tax bill heads to Senate floor
April 22, 2006Small changes in oil tax mean big money
April 21, 2006Senator files for injunction over secret gas deal
April 21, 2006Oil companies object to latest tax bill
April 21, 2006Hearing set on bill barring court review of gas pact
April 20, 2006Compromise oil tax bill unveiled
April 19, 2006Fairbanks chamber backs governor’s oil tax rate
April 18, 2006Bill amends review process of pipeline contract
April 17, 2006Former resources officials decry oil tax plan
April 16, 2006How much is Slope oil production declining?
April 16, 2006So what's the big deal about the oil tax?
April 15, 2006Gas line may hinge on oil tax politics
April 13, 2006House leaders want to use Senate's oil tax bill
April 11, 2006Murkowski aide says gas contract needs time
April 11, 2006Fairbanks chamber votes to support new oil tax
April 10, 2006Harris says bipartisan vote needed on oil tax
April 10, 2006Consultant says oil industry using 'terror tactics'
April 9, 2006Stevens: Keep Alaska attractive to investors
April 8, 2006Samuels says committee sought balance
April 7, 2006Governor touts benefits of oil, gas plan
April 5, 2006BP official: State in danger of losing oil industry
April 5, 2006Binkley criticizes governor's direction on oil tax changes
April 3, 2006Officials outline gas timeline, market impact
April 1, 2006Interior, other regions weigh in on oil tax plan
March 31, 2006Governor slams lawmakers, reveals some gas info
March 30, 2006Canadian leaders proclaim support for pipeline
March 30, 2006BP exec says to think investment, not taxes
March 29, 2006Senate panel OKs major changes in oil tax bill
March 28, 2006Democrats slam Big Oil ad campaign
March 24, 2006Senate committee rejects lowering oil tax rate
March 22, 2006Stevens says no free federal lunch on gas pipeline
March 21, 2006Governor's consultant offers new oil investment idea
March 18, 2006Senate bill calls for higher oil tax than House
March 16, 2006Early, and maybe shorter, comment period for gas line possible
March 15, 2006Oil industry cries foul at latest tax bill changes
March 15, 2006Lawyer says Big Oil blocking gas line
March 14, 2006Resources panel alters governor's tax bill
March 14, 2006ConocoPhillips launches tax ad campaign
March 13, 2006’Sliding scale’ to be introduced in tax plan
March 11, 2006Speak the language: glossary of terms
March 10, 2006Few from public speak on governor's oil legislation
March 10, 2006Oil companies want antitrust suit thrown out
March 10, 2006Legislators reworking oil tax plan
March 9, 2006Work on oil proposal to collide with budget debate
March 8, 2006Governor again tells lawmakers to accept his oil plan as is
March 7, 2006Oil executives slam gas reserves tax
March 7, 2006Candidates weigh in on governor's tax proposal
March 7, 2006Gas initiative certified for November ballot
March 6, 2006Consultant says governor's tax bill not progressive enough
March 6, 2006Permanent Fund to hire adviser on gas pipeline investment
March 5, 2006Oil tax debate, for now, has more questions than answers
March 5, 2006What’s wrong with Alaska's current oil tax?
March 4, 2006Consultant cautions lawmakers about tax and gas line links
March 3, 2006Ohio tax case could affect Alaska oil and gas plans
March 3, 2006Canadian company stakes its claim to gas line
March 2, 2006Smaller producers speak out on oil tax plan
March 1, 2006Oil tax, gas line link queried
March 1, 2006Legislators compile dozens of questions on oil tax
February 28, 2006Oil official testifies on tax bill
February 27, 2006Memo casualty back on the job
February 26, 2006Public weighs in on oil tax debate
February 23, 2006Governor unveils gas plan
February 19, 2006Port authority makes pitch for natural gas pipeline
February 17, 2006Governor delays tax proposal at request of oil companies
February 14, 2006Democrats offer version of oil tax overhaul
December 20, 2005Port authority sues oil companies
November 27, 2005Producer-funded group to push for pipeline deal
November 25, 2005DNR chief drops out of sight after memo's release
November 22, 2005Governor reaches gas line deal; state official raises questions
November 17, 2005Governor defends dealings with three oil companies
November 8, 2005Menge takes over as head of DNR
November 6, 2005Opinion claims attorney general violated ethics on gas memo
November 5, 2005Murkowski wants to couple gas line and oil tax revisions
November 5, 2005Legislature likely to summon former DNR chief on gas line
November 3, 2005Governor's gas plan could hinder small companies, official says
November 3, 2005New team takes over at DNR
October 29, 2005Irwin's supporters have something to say
October 28, 2005Irwin out as natural resources commissioner
October 27, 2005Irwin says gas line memo was private
October 26, 2005Status of DNR chief still unknown
October 1, 2005Daily calendar