In brief Anchorage stop, Interior secretary discusses efforts to support Alaska LNG →

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said he and others would be working to sign deals with Asian entities to advance the Alaska LNG megaproject.

Anchorage school bond proposal draws voter questions about Lake Otis Elementary closure →

The Anchorage School Board's decision to close the Lake Otis building as an elementary school for neighborhood students does not remove nearly $20 million on a bond intended to repair the building's roof.

Begich calls on Alaska lawmakers 'not to become a roadblock' to LNG pipeline →

U.S. Rep. Nick Begich III touted his record and urged the Legislature to take action to facilitate a natural gas pipeline during his annual address at the state Capitol.

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Houston mayor and deputy mayor resign after 5 months →

Houston Mayor Jason Kahn said he resigned because he cannot devote enough time to the job. Deputy Mayor Dan Lewis said he resigned in tandem to give the city a fresh reset. (via Mat-Su Sentinel)

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

A 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)

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