Sweeping climate and energy legislation goes to Newsom’s desk
After a tumultuous year, California lawmakers sent several important energy and environment bills to the governor’s desk in…
Glenfarne warns legislative failure will delay Alaska LNG, increase costs
By SUZANNE DOWNING Aug. 19, 2026 – The Alaska Legislature’s third special session on the Alaska LNG project…
Why did Taiwan take a record 266 days to approve its 2026 budget
Taiwan’s legislature has approved the island’s 2026 government budget after a record 266-day delay, ending an extraordinary political…
Massachusetts pension fund nears $130B, as payouts top $300K
For the fourth time in a row, the Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management’s main investment fund ended last…
New Zealand makes English third official language
New Zealand’s legislature has adopted a law designating English as the country’s third official language. English is already…
Big Ten, SEC conferences endorse Senate college sports bill | Entertainment
Two major college sports conferences, the Big Ten and SEC, said they would support a bipartisan bill to…
World Cup lifts Massachusetts economy
The World Cup — yes, including beer sales — helped to boost consumer spending and expand economic activity…
Syria’s parliament opens with quiet break from Assad era
Lawmakers sought to establish a legislature focused on oversight, representation, and institutional independence rather than displays of loyalty.…
Legislators unveil new version of tax break for Alaska LNG project
Rep. Calvin Schrage, I-Anchorage, left, reflects on comments by Rep. Justin Ruffridge, R-Soldotna, right, on the most recent…
WATCH: Oppenheimer’s grandson supports nuclear energy bill | Interests
(The Center Square) – The grandson of the man who oversaw the invention of the atomic bomb spoke…
Lawmakers to negotiate on Alaska LNG tax break bill in bid to reach compromise in new special session
A lawmaker casts a vote during a floor session at the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau in May…
House passes major tax break for Alaska LNG project
House Majority Leader Chuck Kopp, R-Anchorage, speaks in favor of the Alaska LNG tax break bill on the…