The House Majority Caucus recently commissioned a survey of Alaskans’ awareness and attitudes about proposals to resolve Alaska’s fiscal dilemma. Matt Larkin with Dittman Research will walk us through the results of that survey and take your questions. Register here.
What's New 
July 27, 2021
August 18: Open Primaries: The California Experience
In 2022, Alaskan voters will vote in the state’s first open top-four primaries for governor, state legislative seats, and congressional offices. We’ve invited Eric McGhee, a senior fellow with the Public Policy Institute of California, to join us for a forum on open primaries. McGhee’s research focuses on elections, legislative behavior, political reform, and surveys and polling. Register here.
Senator Natasha von Imhof has proposed the establishment of the Alaska Resource Ownership Revenue Account (ARORA), seeded with $6.7 billion. Using a percent of market value approach, earnings from the account would be dedicated to paying a dividend moving forward. Join us to learn more. Register here.
Hear from State Representative Adam Wool on House Bill 37 – a proposal to introduce a flat income tax and a specified draw 80/20 split of the Permanent Fund annual POMV draw. Register here.
June 28, 2021
July 7: D.C. Update with Congressman Don Young
Congressman Young will provide a briefing on the latest developments in Washington, D.C. with a focus on infrastructure and transportation. Following the briefing, join us for a reception and fellowship – weather permitting on the patio.
Friday, June 4, 2021
noon-1pm
Online via Zoom
Harnessing the power potential of the Makushin volcano has long been a dream of the City of Unalaska. As the nation’s top fishing port, Unalaska is a community rich in opportunity. However, high power costs have often proven to be a hurdle to community development, business development and expansion, and growing the population base. Recent developments between the City of Unalaska, the Ounlashka Corporation, and Chena Power, LLC are advancing the dream of geothermal power in Unalaska. This session will review the prospects for and progress on the Makushin Geothermal Power Project.
April 29, 2021
May 12: Carbon Dividends: A Bipartisan Climate Solution
Date:
Wednesday, April 21
Time:
noon-1pm
Location:
Online
Wednesday, May 12
Online via Zoom
Noon-1:00pm
The Americans for Carbon Dividends and the Climate Leadership Council will present on their plan to significantly reduce national carbon emissions through economic policies including a carbon dividend. Hear how a four-part plan of gradually increasing carbon fees, paying a dividend to all Americans, simplifying the regulatory environment, and pricing parity to incentivize other countries could help the U.S. achieve significant progress on carbon reduction.
March 26, 2021
April 21: CWN’s 15th Annual Review of Alaska Assets
Date:
Wednesday, April 21
Time:
noon-1pm
Location:
Online
Wednesday, April 21
Online via Zoom
Noon-1:00pm
As shareholders of “Alaska Inc.”, the citizens of Alaska have a vested interest in how their state’s assets are performing. On April 21, CWN will host a panel of experts to report on the status of Alaska’s finances. This is especially critical now as the state faces critical budget challenges and may make decisions that will affect Alaska’s future.
March 22, 2021
April 2 Energy Policy Study Group
Date:
Friday, Apr 2
Time:
noon-1pm
Location:
online
Energy Policy Study Group
Tony Izzo
General Manager, Matanuska Electric Association
Friday, April 2
noon-1pm
online
Tony will give an update on the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric project and SQ transmission line that was damaged in the recent summer fires.
The program is free of charge but please register to receive login details.
March 9, 2021
March 12: Energy Policy Study Group
Date:
March 12
Time:
noon-1pm
Location:
Online
Energy Policy Study Group
Creating a Railbelt Reliability Council:
Reducing Cost, Increasing Efficiency
Friday, March 12
The Railbelt Reliability Council was created as a result of state legislation (SB123)The RRC provides a forum and structure for the six interconnected Railbelt utilities, along with six non-utility stakeholders, to work together to address Railbelt-wide regional electric system issues in order to ensure grid resilience and reduce long term costs.
Speakers:
Julie Estey, MEA
Chris Rose, REAP
The program is free of charge but please register to receive login details. How to Zoom You can join us from any computer, smart phone, or tablet by clicking the link emailed to you after registration. If you plan to connect by tablet or smartphone, I recommend visiting Zoom.com prior to the program to download the app. You can watch this tutorial for more information.