| A bipartisan group of Alaska state lawmakers is sounding the alarm that the state is facing an “extraordinary and unprecedented” energy crisis thanks to Nick Begich and House Republicans’ reckless, cost-spiking agenda.
This week, new reporting shared that Alaska House members sent a letter warning Begich that gas prices are now “upwards of $14 per gallon — and could rise just shy of the $20 range,” over FOUR TIMES the national average.
The lawmakers urged Begich to take action and fully fund LIHEAP, a home heating assistance program, noting that it could be the difference between life and death in majority-rural Alaska.
But Nick Begich’s response? Radio silence.
According to Alaska’s News Source, Begich “has not responded to a request for comment.”
DCCC Spokesperson Anna Elsasser:
“Nick Begich’s silence is shameful. He created this crisis, and now he can’t even be bothered to help the Alaska families who are hurting under his policies. Alaskans will kick Begich to the curb come November.”
Read for yourself:
Alaska’s News Source: ‘Energy crisis of extraordinary and unprecedented scale’: State lawmakers urge delegation for aid
- Alaska lawmakers are sounding an alarm with days left in the legislative session: the state is heading toward an energy crisis they can’t stop, and they need Washington’s help.
- “The state is facing an energy crisis of extraordinary and unprecedented scale,” an Alaska House Majority letter, signed by all caucus members, to the congressional delegation reads.
- “Fuel prices in rural Alaska have already skyrocketed to extreme levels – this before current supply chain shocks take effect – and are exceeding $17.50 per gallon of home heating fuel in some communities…”
- The average price of gas around the country is $4.50 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration… For rural Alaska, those prices are dramatically higher — upwards of $14 per gallon — and could rise just shy of the $20 range, according to figures presented at the House Energy Committee hearing.
- The House Majority says federal action may be the difference between life and death.
- “A fully funded federal [Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program] program could be the difference between people warming their homes or succumbing to frigid below zero conditions that could endanger the lives of the more vulnerable residents,” the letter reads.
- Rep. Nick Begich…has not responded to a request for comment.
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