The latest about Alaska from Andrew Halco
Everything is just fine. I said...it's just fine.
Apr 17April 18, 2012: As the Alaska State Legislature begins a special session today on oil tax reform, things are a little chilly in the Capitol. Between the House, the Governor and the Senate, there are more ill feelings than in all of Bartlett Memorial. »
Special Session: The space between
Apr 16"We simply don't have the balance sheet or the leasehold. The major producers would have to be drawn back into the investment mix to make any appreciable strides in boosting production. They "need to participate, but are not because of the tax structu... »
The trickle down theory
Apr 11April 12, 2012: Mark Neuman is right. The four-term Republican state representative from Willow said the state needs to take some risk. Like adopting two expensive entitlement programs at a time when oil production is declining. »
LNG: Has Alaska's ship come in?
Apr 01April 3, 2012: Last Friday Governor Sean Parnell announced the three major oil producers on Alaska's North Slope will come together to study an LNG line for export to Asian markets. Does that mean our ship is about to come in? »
How the race will be won
Mar 31April 2, 2012: Over the last three Anchorage Municipal elections the average voter turnout has been roughly 24%. If the annual April elections were an entertainer they'd be Rodney Dangerfield, because they get no respect. »
andrewhalcro.com source quote...
Mar 28“2012 is shaping up to be a record breaking year in Anchorage.... We’re a few inches short of the all-time snowfall record and a few days short of the all-time largest margin of victory in a Mayoral contest…” Matt Larkin/Dittman Research »
Distractions, fantasies and foibles
Mar 26March 27, 2012: It seems like the shared fantasy between State Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) along with Sen. Hollis French (D-Anchorage) is to hang off the top of a North Slope drilling rig, waving an Alaska flag like two conquering rebels. »
French's Flop
Mar 20March 21, 2012: Public opinion polls are like dogs; everyone has one and they all have great stories to tell. Enter State Senator Hollis French and his own new poll on oil tax reform. »
Senator Begich I presume...
Mar 10March 12, 2012: He entered the Boston Convention & Exhibit Center yesterday and proceeded to walk amongst hundreds of vendors and thousands of attendees at the International Boston Seafood show. Even as a member of the most elite political institution ... »
Coming Monday: Proceed with caution...
Mar 09Potential challengers to U.S. Senator Mark Begich (D-Alaska) in 2014 are already beginning to stir. Many of them are dangerously underestimating Begich while foolishly overestimating their chances. »
Thursday's drive by shoutings...
Mar 08Quick and random thoughts on recent news Say it ain't snow... With Anchorage's mayoral race less than a month away, challenger Paul Honeman is searching for a wedge issue to make headway into Mayor Dan Sullivan's insurmountable lead... »
C'mon...
Feb 16February 17, 2012: My friends at the Alaska Dispatch have run a two part series on what they're calling the "Myths" of the oil tax reform debate. I feel obligated to respond, but then again don't I always? »
Setting the table
Feb 14February 14, 2012: As the Alaska State Senate begins the critical task of reforming the state's oil & tax system, it's already clear that the table some lawmakers are setting for the debate is anything but objective. »
Playing ACES high
Feb 02February 3, 2012: Tax reform critics are continuing to try and bluff their fellow Alaskans into believing the state's oil tax regime is competitive. For the sake of Alaska's economic well being, they should start being honest about the cards we're pla... »
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