The trans-Alaska pipeline passes through the Brooks Range above the Arctic Circle. (Nathaniel Herz/Northern Journal)
This is a short update to an ongoing story about a dispute over the taxable value of the trans-Alaska pipeline system. The previous story, with more context, by Northern Journal is here.
A high-stakes feud between Alaska’s major oil companies and three municipalities that collect taxes from those companies is now headed to court.
The fight is over the value of the trans-Alaska pipeline — a calculation that determines how much the companies owe in property taxes each year. Tens of millions of dollars are at stake.
In May, a state tax board set the pipeline’s value at $13 billion. Both the oil companies and the municipalities then filed appeals to the Alaska Superior Court this month.
The municipalities say the taxable value is much higher — about $20 billion. The oil companies say the pipeline’s value is significantly lower — some $2 billion.
Both parties appealed an initial $10 billion assessment by Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration. Then, the tax board raised the value by $3 billion.
The municipalities think the value was “improperly determined” by the board and is “considerably higher,” Robin Brena, an Alaska attorney who has long represented the municipalities in pipeline property tax matters, said in a brief phone interview last week.
In its 18-page appeal, lawyers for Alyeska Pipeline Service Co., which is owned by affiliates of the state’s three biggest oil companies and operates the pipeline, also said the state board erred, but for different reasons.
The board’s determination and the Dunleavy administration’s earlier decision were “excessive” and “grossly overstate” the pipeline’s value, the appeal said.
Northern Journal contributor Max Graham can be reached at max@northernjournal.com.
This article was originally published in Northern Journal, a newsletter from Nathaniel Herz. Subscribe at this link. Northern Journal is merging with the Anchorage Press! Read our announcement and other information here, and support us with a subscription here.
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Carly Pearce is preparing to release her fifth studio album, Honest Woman, a collection of songs that found the GRAMMY winner rediscovering who she is and falling in love with country music all over again. The 16-track project, out August 28 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, marks her first release with her new label home and follows a series of changes behind the scenes in her career.
We recently caught up with Pearce at her label’s Nashville headquarters, where she opened up about feeling like she’s exactly where she needs to be with her new team, the latest releases from the project including “She Don’t” and “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay,” her duet with Riley Green, and rediscovering the passion that brought her to country music in the first place.
In recent months, the team behind the Kentucky-born singer-songwriter has changed. In March, Pearce was announced as the first client at the newly formed Borchetta Entertainment Group, led by Scott Borchetta. A few months later, it was revealed that Pearce signed with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, marking another exciting step in her career.
Carly Pearce – Honest Woman
Of the changes, Pearce explained, “There’s a lot that has gone on behind the scenes and it’s something that I think people don’t know all that goes into it. I feel that God continues, even if he scares me at first, he protects me and he gives me exactly what I need. I think for this album, I am exactly where I’m supposed to be and it came in such a surprising way but truly is such an exciting thing. And I think having just a set of people that really feel equipped and passionate with my vision and work harder than anybody I’ve ever seen, I feel like it’s a blessing to be here now.”
With a new team behind her, Pearce is heading into the release of Honest Woman more excited than ever. The project will offer fans a full picture of where she is in her life right now. Fans have already gotten a taste of what’s to come through early releases like the emotional “Dream Come True,” the unfiltered “Church Girl,” the sassy “You Can Have Him,” and the chart-climbing single featuring Riley Green, “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay.”
As someone with a deep appreciation for the genre and a love for ‘90s country, Pearce said she can’t help but love a male/female collaboration.
“I clearly love a duet, but it’s because I’m such a fan. And I think for me, those duets in the 90s, the male female duets, there was nothing better. I think of ‘It’s Your Love’ and I think about just the timeless ability to have both perspectives that’s special. That then is universally speaking to everyone.”
She went on to recall the moment she first heard Green’s vocals on the song and shared her honest reaction.
“I remember asking Riley to be a part of this song and I was so excited and he sent me a voice memo of him singing a little bit and I got excited. But I will tell you, I woke up in the middle of the night and saw that I had gotten the final mix and I listened to it at like two in the morning and I knew I’m such like a gut reaction person and I knew this is going to be a big one,” she shared. “There’s just something when you can find another artist that really matches you vocally. I think it’s the bluegrass girl in me. When people sing together, it’s like you’re looking for that perfect blend and I felt like we had it.”
Most recently, Pearce shared another new track from Honest Woman: “She Don’t.” With ‘90s country influences throughout, the song tells the story of a girl whose dreams are much bigger than the small town she grew up in and her journey to finding the courage to follow her own path rather than the one everyone in her hometown expects of her.
While she didn’t have a hand in writing the song, Pearce admits she felt immediately drawn to the storyline.
“I came from a small town and I always felt too big for just not the people in it, but just the stigma that you could never get out and be anything bigger than living within the county lines. And if you want to stay there, that’s fine. But I think this song really just speaks to that fearless girl in me that left Kentucky at 16 and moved to Pigeon Forge to sing at Dollywood and then moved to Nashville. I very much feel like the sound of it is reminiscent of all of the ladies that made me want to do this. So it’s kind of like paying tribute to them and also paying tribute to me as a kid.”
Carly Pearce; Photo by Dove Shore
After more than a decade in country music, Pearce says Honest Woman represents a return to the reason she fell in love with the genre and chose this path in the first place.
“It’s been a decade since my first single came out and with that, I’ve had so many high highs and a lot of lows. And over the last few years, I really had to find my why again of why I wanted to do this in the first place. And I feel like I found it through this album.”
Honest Woman will be released on August 28 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville.
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The trans-Alaska pipeline passes through the Brooks Range above the Arctic Circle. (Nathaniel Herz/Northern Journal)
This is a short update to an ongoing story about a dispute over the taxable value of the trans-Alaska pipeline system. The previous story, with more context, by Northern Journal is here.
A high-stakes feud between Alaska’s major oil companies and three municipalities that collect taxes from those companies is now headed to court.
The fight is over the value of the trans-Alaska pipeline — a calculation that determines how much the companies owe in property taxes each year. Tens of millions of dollars are at stake.
In May, a state tax board set the pipeline’s value at $13 billion. Both the oil companies and the municipalities then filed appeals to the Alaska Superior Court this month.
The municipalities say the taxable value is much higher — about $20 billion. The oil companies say the pipeline’s value is significantly lower — some $2 billion.
Both parties appealed an initial $10 billion assessment by Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration. Then, the tax board raised the value by $3 billion.
The municipalities think the value was “improperly determined” by the board and is “considerably higher,” Robin Brena, an Alaska attorney who has long represented the municipalities in pipeline property tax matters, said in a brief phone interview last week.
In its 18-page appeal, lawyers for Alyeska Pipeline Service Co., which is owned by affiliates of the state’s three biggest oil companies and operates the pipeline, also said the state board erred, but for different reasons.
The board’s determination and the Dunleavy administration’s earlier decision were “excessive” and “grossly overstate” the pipeline’s value, the appeal said.
Northern Journal contributor Max Graham can be reached at max@northernjournal.com.
This article was originally published in Northern Journal, a newsletter from Nathaniel Herz. Subscribe at this link. Northern Journal is merging with the Anchorage Press! Read our announcement and other information here, and support us with a subscription here.
Once again, the USA is likely going to be on the front foot at the World Cup. Bosnia and Herzegovina is not going to look to take the game to the Americans on Wednesday night. The European underdog will bring a defensive approach that the U.S. has already seen during this tournament. Here’s what to expect from both sides ahead of their round of 32 matchup. Bosnia and Herzegovina’s approach will be similar to what the USA saw against Paraguay. I’m expecting more of a mid-block instead of a low one, like what Australia played. Bosnia will defend higher up the field but still won’t leave itself too exposed. Bosnia and Herzegovina had the third-fewest entries into the opponent’s 18-yard box and the lowest of any team that advanced to the round of 32. That should give you an idea of what to expect from them in this match. To be clear, I’m not discrediting Bosnia and Herzegovina’s abilities, especially since the squad does have a couple of players who are more than capable of making an impact in attack. I trained with Esmir ahead of the Olympics in 2024. He has always been a quality player and, like so many others who thrive on the dribble, he just so happens to be left-footed. Esmir’s ball control and on-ball ability in one-on-one situations is very good. He’s able to skate past defenders and produce a pass that can change the game. What is keeping him from being a top playmaker is that his final product, the final pass or final shot, isn’t quite there yet. He’s only 21 and is still more than capable of making a big difference in a game, though. And he is already a proven winner with his club PSV Eindhoven having won two straight Dutch league titles. The other name that most soccer fans will be familiar with is Edin Džeko. The 40-year-old striker may not start this match, but he’s a constant threat in the opposition box who’s capable of scoring a big goal when needed. When you play against teams that sit back with a cautious, defensive approach, finding an early goal will be key. That’s something the U.S. has done very well in this tournament, having scored in the third, 11th and seventh minutes in the first three games. Finding that first goal is so big in terms of how the game will be dictated. Taking the early lead would set up well for us in a game where we’ll have a lot of the ball. The longer you go without a goal against teams that are more defensive, a little bit more anxiety gradually creeps in. You start to push a little more and maybe leave yourself more susceptible at the back. Starting aggressively has been the American mentality so far in this tournament. We’ve been very good at pressing the opponent when it has the ball, especially in the first half. From there, when we win the ball higher up the field, we’re in control. This isn’t the kind of plan we’ll have against every team. The U.S. has not played a possession-oriented team yet, but that may happen against Belgium in the round of 16 if both teams advance. In those situations, the strategy will be different. Weston has an ability to do whatever the team needs, which makes him so valuable in the U.S. midfield. Against Paraguay, he made some important runs forward into attacking channels, creating mismatches and overloading wings against opposing defenders before ultimately moving into the box looking for a scoring chance. I feel like we haven’t talked too much about Weston so far in this tournament because so many guys have played well. All the goals that the U.S. has scored have maybe overshadowed his performances so far in the tournament, but he has been very important so far with his running and movement.Latest Sports News from FOX Sports
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