Alaska Is Open for Energy Again
October 30, 2025
Common sense is finally returning to Washington, and it’s reaching all the way to Alaska’s North Slope. The Department of the Interior announced last week that it’s reopening the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for oil and gas leasing. After years of Washington red tape and energy lockdowns, this is welcome news for Alaskan workers, Native communities, and every American who wants affordable, reliable energy. The Daily Caller reports, “The DOI announced Thursday that it is reopening the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for oil and gas leasing and is seeking lease sale location opportunities on the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska…