Governor Bill Walker today stated his support of two recent announcements on Arctic offshore oil and gas exploration. On Tues., March 31, the U.S. Department of Interior issued a Record of Decisionaffirming Chukchi Sea OCS Oil and Gas Lease Sale 193 and the remaining oil and gas leases issued in 2008 as a result of the sale.  “I’m pleased Interior Secretary Sally Jewell has taken a thoughtful and balanced approach to oil and gas leasing,” Governor Walker said. “This is an important step toward responsible Arctic exploration.” Governor Walker also said [...]