Alaskanomics, by Caroline Huntley Governor Walker proposes reduced state capital budget amid falling oil prices Posted: 16 Dec 2014 08:39 AM PST Another Payment to the Administration's Environmental Supporters? Sen. Murkowski Responds to Obama's Withdrawal of North Aleutian Basin from Five-Year Leasing Plan WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (NGP Photo), today commented on President Obama’s decision to withdraw Alaska’s North Aleutian Basin from potential oil and natural gas activity. “Given the lack of interest by industry and the public divide over allowing oil and gas exploration in this area, I [...]