Alaska legislators have few firm facts as they consider a proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: March 13, 2026

Words: 1,135

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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In a speech to the Alaska Legislature this week, Alaska Rep. Nick Begich III urged state lawmakers to boost the development of a proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline.

“The federal path is largely cleared, but investors also need state level clarity, fiscal predictability and simplicity,” Begich said. “Scrutinize it carefully, model it thoroughly. But my request to you is not to become a roadblock.”

But legislators who are dealing with the pipeline on a daily …

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