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Conservation Watch- Business Picks Up Pace

Bills are beginning to move in Juneau and operating budget work is beginning in the House. The action included significant renewable energy legislation moving through its first step in the legislative process, conversations about protecting salmon streams, and, of course, oil and gas taxes. This week’s Conservation Watch will review all this and prepare you for more action in the busy week to come.

Conservation Watch- Gasline Plans Dominate Quiet Week

The second week of the legislative session is winding down. Many are saying the pace at the Capitol is quicker than last year but committees are mainly hearing informational and department presentations.

Conservation Watch-2012 Session Kicks Off

The second year of the legislative session started on Tuesday. Legislators and staff have completed the move to Juneau and are back in the Capitol building. The Senate and House held the first, mostly ceremonial floor sessions earlier this week. Committees are starting to hold hearings but major issues have yet to be addressed. As the legislature prepares for the serious discussions later in session, we’ll take the moment to catch you up on the coastal management initiative, our legislative priorities, and the Governor’s State of the State address.

Conservation Watch 2011 Special Edition: Budget Vetoes and the Alaska Coastal Management Program

Special Edition: Read about the $400 million budget vetoes and see how this affects clean energy and energy efficiency in Alaska.

Conservation Watch 2011 #16: Special Session Ends Amidst Controversy

2011 #16: Special Session ends amidst controversy over the Alaska Coastal Management Program and the capital budget.

Conservation Watch 2011 #15: No End in Sight for Special Session

2011 #15: Check out this week's edition for the latest on the special session, the Susitna hydro project permitting and more!

Conservation Watch 2011 #14-Legislative Impasse Continues on First Day of Special Session

2011 #14: Legislative Impasse continues on the first day of special session. Read this edition for more details on the Alaska Coastal Management Program bill just passed in the House and updates on energy projects in the proposed budget.

Conservation Watch 2011 #13- Last Days to Resolve Major Legislation

2011 #13- Only six days remaining in this legislative session. Inside this edition find updates on oil taxes, the PBDE phase out bill, and the Alaska Coastal Management Program.

Conservation Watch 2011 #12- Heavy Workload Remains for Legislature

2011 #12: Less than 2 weeks left in this session. In this issue- the Legislature locking horns, a new energy efficiency report from the Cold Climate Housing Research Center, and movement of the Energy Efficiency bill.

Conservation Watch 2011 #11- Compromise on Oil and Gas Tax Looms

2011 #11: Inside this week's issue- oil and gas tax bill, businesses speak out on the need for energy efficiency support and more!

Conservation Watch 2011 #9- 34 Days to Go

2011 #9: 34 days to go and oil and gas tax dominates the Legislature. Inside this issue read the latest on the PBDE phase out bill, a SE state forest timber bill and the Alaska Coastal Management Program.

Conservation Watch 2011 #10- Tax issues continue to dominate discussions

2011 #10: Oil and Gas Tax issues continue to dominate discussions as the AEA bill moves and more!

Conservation Watch 2011 #8- The Second Half Starts

2011 #8: The second half of the Legislative Session starts with discussion on oil and gas taxes, possible room to negotiate in the coastal management program, and invasive vegetation.

Conservation Watch 2011 #7 Building Ready for Mid-Session Slow Down

2011 #7: Legislators are ready for a mid-session slowdown. Meanwhile Murkowski advocates for more drilling and legislators head to the lower 48 for an energy conference.

Conservation Watch 2011 #6- Legislature Celebrates President's Day with a Long Day of Hearings

2011 #6: President's Day was no holiday for legislators. Read the latest on oil and gas reform, the AEA bill, and PBDE phase out legislation.

Conservation Watch 2011 #5- Crowded Hallways

2011 #5: One third of the session is already over as AEA talks about restructuring and the House Majority announces their priorities.

Conservation Watch 2011 #4- Energy Issues Dominate Week 3

2011 #4: Week three of the session is dominated by Energy issues. The House will be hearing updates on SB220, last year's energy omnibus bill, and Senate Resources hears a bill that would open up state forests to logging.

Conservation Watch 2011 #3 'Legislators Listen and Learn'

2011 #3: The theme for this week is 'Listen and Learn' as legislators are slammed with committee hearings emphasizing informational presentations. Also this week, hearings were held on the proposed Susitna project.

Conservation Watch 2011 #2 January 25th, 2011

Inside this issue find information on the State of the State address, recent Budget Committee hearings, Susitna hydro and Mt. Spurr geothermal among others!

Conservation Watch 2011 #1 January 18th, 2011

Inside this issue: Check out this week's issue of the Conservation Watch for information on our priorities, the Governor's budget, Susitna mega-hydro and all the pre-filed conservation related bills.

Conservation Watch #28 4/22/2010

A huge year for conservation issues. Alaska Conservation Voters environmental priorities fare well in raucous final week of the 26th Alaska State Legislature.

Conservation Watch #27 4/13/2010

It's the final countdown. Six days left to pass all the bills that are going to get passed in this final regular session of the 26th Alaska State Legislature. Ladies and gentlemen, hold on to your hats...

Conservation Watch #26 4/06/2010

 

Conservation Watch #25 3/30/2010

Week 11 of the legislative session. Holy cow! Only three weeks left! ACV priority bills may take a break this week with no hearings scheduled for SB 220, HB 305 and HB 306. However, SB 220 and HB 305 can be brought up in committee under bills already heard

Conservation Watch #24 3/23/2010

Week ten and our priority energy bills are at it again. The Senate's omnibus energy bill is scheduled for its first hearing in Senate Finance Committee and Alaska Coastal Management Program was heard first time this year.

Conservation Watch #23 3/16/2010

Week nine and time is short. At least for Alaska Conservation Voters' three Environmental Priorities: Energy Efficiency, Emerging Energy Technology and Public Transit.

Conservation Watch #22 3/09/2010

Energy bills show spark of life after week waiting out the National Energy Conference. House and Senate Energy bills get ready for another day in committee and SB152 Regional Transit Authority is scheduled for its first hearing.

Conservation Watch #21 3/02/2010

Week seven pushes past the mid point of the session. A slow week ahead as legislators head off to attend the Energy Conference. New bills abound.

Conservation Watch #20 2/23/2010

Week six and all is busy. The operating budget is moving right along; oil taxes and energy issues dominate the remaining conversations while many bills sit nervously in the Finance Committees watching the 90 day clock and hoping to see more action soon.

Conservation Watch #19 2/16/2010

Five weeks in and the Legislature is ablaze with action. New Bills released this week range from incentives for Geothermal development to regulations of Aquatic Farming. Transportation and Energy: ACV priority issues making tracks in this brief 90-day session.

Conservation Watch #18 2/09/2010

Welcome to week four of the 2010 Alaska State Legislature. Transportation, Natural Gas and lots more Energy are the hot topics. This week marks the first third of this year's session.

Conservation Watch #17 2/02/2010

Week three of the 90-day legislative session. Energy is the talk of the town with lots of opportunity in the coming weeks for progress on clean energy. Let's get going...

Conservation Watch #16 1/26/2010

The pace is picking up quickly as we enter the second week of the 90 day 2010 session. Lots to do and not much time to do it. Here’s the latest news:

Conservation Watch #15 1/19/2010

Welcome back to the 26th, Legislative Priorities, Omnibus Energy Bills, Social Media, This Week in Committee, Pertinent Prefiles, Bills Held Over

Conservation Watch #14 - 4/22

Wrap-up of the 2009 Legislative Session. Status of bills and homework for the summer!

Conservation Watch #13 - 4/13

Only 7 Days Left | Energy Roundtable | On The Move | New In Town | Calendar

Conservation Watch #12 - 4/6

Palin administration's Railbelt electric utility corporation | On The Move | New In Town | Calendar

Conservation Watch #11 - 3/30

2nd Round of Renewable Energy Grants Announced | On The Move | New In Town | Calendar

Conservation Watch #10 - 3/23

Energy Stimulus: To be or not to be? | On The Move | New In Town | Calendar of Hearings

Conservation Watch #9 - 3/16

ACV Legislative Priority Milestone | Legislative Fly-In Success! | On The Move | New In Town | Calendar

Conservation Watch #8 - 3/9

Conservation Watch, Sitka Sets Example in Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions, On The Move, New In Town, Calendar

Conservation Watch #7 - 3/2

ACV got a face-lift - check us out, Energy Tech Fund, Efficiency Bills, On The Move, New in Town, Calendar

Conservation Watch #6 - 2/23

* Legislative Committee approves $100 million in Renewable Energy Grants * On The Move * New in Town

Conservation Watch #5 - 2/17

ACV Conservation Watch #5 February 17, 2009 Legislators introduce bills to return local voice to AK's Coastal Management Program, On The Move, New In Town, Calendar

Conservation Watch #4 - 2/9

ACV Conservation Watch #4 - February 9, 2009 Debate on $100 Million in Renewable Energy Projects, On The Move, New In Town, Calendar

Conservation Watch #3 - 2/2

Members of the House Energy and Senate Resources Committees questioned Steve Haagenson, the Governor's Energy Advisor, in response to his much awaited energy plan, "Alaska Energy: A First Step Toward Energy Independence." Also covered, the Alaska legislative calendar.

Conservation Watch #2 - 1/26

ACV's 2009 Legislative Priorities. Alaska’s conservation community has chosen promoting emerging clean energy technology, an Energy Savings Center and more public transportation as our top three priorities for this legislative session. Also covered, the Alaska legislative calendar.

Conservation Watch #1 - 1/20

The 26th Legislative Session gets rolling and ACV Thanks Governor Palin for Taking another Big Step Towards Making Alaska a Renewable Energy Leader.

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