Mary Peltola: “This proposal is going to be transformative for the Pacific Northwest.”

Alaska has always been a leader in energy production, and as an independent voice for Alaskans, I will always stand up to anyone to invest in Alaska energy production so that we can create good-paying jobs and lower energy costs.

I support oil and gas development. Alaska needs energy, and we have a wealth of resources that could be developed. However, the unintended consequences of this bill are too significant to allow it to pass.

CASHING IN. . .WHILE ALASKANS PAY THE PRICE.

If we preclude Alaskans from being able to harvest Chinook, that means we’re precluding them from harvesting just about everything during the summer.