Gas pipeline deadlock continues in Alaska Senate as special session nears end

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: June 18, 2026

Words: 828

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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The 14 members of Alaska’s Senate coalition majority met behind closed doors twice on Wednesday to decide the fate of a multibillion-dollar tax break for the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline.

The state House voted 34-5 on Friday to approve the break, which also has the approval of Gov. Mike Dunleavy and pipeline developer Glenfarne, but the tax break won’t become law unless it also has the approval of the Senate.

For several days, …

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