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Gunny
03-18-2023, 01:03 PM
Heard that.

The House said in a news release, "It is time to put an end to the baseless lawsuits filed by extremist environmental groups, which only serve to impede progress and prevent Alaskans from reaping the benefits of the Willow Project. "
"We are taking a stand for the people of Alaska and standing up to those who would stifle progress and deny them the opportunity to prosper., said House Speaker Cathy Tilton, R-Wasilla. "By joining this amicus brief, we send a clear message that we will not be deterred by frivolous lawsuits and will continue to fight for the critical projects that will benefit Alaskans for decades to come."
The project could generate up to 180,000 barrels of oil a day and bring in $8 billion in tax revenue, according to information (https://www.thecentersquare.com/alaska/article_226bdd50-c1d9-11ed-9d4a-639198543fe0.html) from Gov. Mike Dunleavy's office. About 2,500 jobs would be created during construction, with 300 permanent jobs expected once construction is complete.

https://www.thecentersquare.com/alaska/article_44d5e652-c507-11ed-987c-d313fa546ea1.html