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Good afternoon. It's Thursday, March 12.

In today's newsletter:

The state Senate voted to advance a spending bill that adds $373 million to the current year's budget. Unexpectedly high oil prices, driven by the war in Iran, are set to bring in tens of millions of dollars in additional revenue to the state.
Two of Alaska's largest utilities told state regulators this week why they support separate projects to import natural gas, amid concerns that two competing plants will be excessive and boost customer costs.
Alaska House minority Republicans sought to reprimand an Anchorage Democrat for holding up a sign protesting ICE during a speech by Alaska's lone U.S. House member. The effort was ultimately unsuccessful.

Having trouble sleeping? Unfortunately, there's no magic fix for that. At the same time, certain foods and drinks — from chamomile tea to a turkey sandwich — have a well-earned reputation for making us sleepy. These eating patterns, over time, should help you achieve better sleep, a growing body of research shows.

Anchorage weather

This week's sunny streak continues, with clear skies today and a high around 14 degrees. Friday will be mostly sunny, but the forecast calls for increasing clouds over the weekend and a chance of snow on Saturday night. Daytime temperatures will briefly climb back into the low 20s on Sunday.

Here's what else is making headlines in Alaska today.

— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com

Alaska Senate unanimously passes supplemental spending bill, buoyed by war-driven oil prices →

The Senate also agreed to draw from the state's $3 billion savings account to cover the new spending. High oil prices are set to bring additional revenue to the state, but it likely won't be enough to cover the full cost of the additional spending needed in the current fiscal year, according to the Legislature's nonpartisan budget analyst.

Enstar, Chugach Electric make case to Alaska regulators on dueling LNG import projects →

The state regulatory commission has said it lacks authority over decisions to develop "duplicative" LNG import plants. But it can review utility costs that might affect rates paid by customers.

Alaska House minority unsuccessfully seeks censure of Democrat who protested ICE during Begich speech →

Rep. Zack Fields, an Anchorage Democrat, briefly held up a sign during an annual address by U.S. Rep. Nick Begich, a Republican, reading "ICE out of Alaska."

In deep cold, top Iditarod teams choose Takotna for 24-hour rest as a few push farther →

Most of the top teams opted to declare their 24-hour mandatory rests in Takotna, which is considered a safe, convenient spot for one of the most strategically important decisions mushers make during the race.

Man charged with murder, other offenses in death of Anchorage assisted living facility resident →

A resident of an Anchorage assisted living facility is facing murder charges after police say he fatally assaulted another man who lived at the complex last month, according to court records.

Mat-Su data center plan in doubt after mayor's veto →

A Mat-Su Assembly plan to help a private company find investors and developers to build a large data center or other high-tech facility on borough-owned land is on hold after a resolution supporting it was vetoed last week by the mayor. (via Mat-Su Sentinel)