Lawmakers Urge Gov. Parnell To Keep Flint Hills Refinery In Operation

A resolution in the legislature urges quick action by Governor Sean Parnell to ensure Alaska doesn’t lose in state refining capacity. HCR 22 by Representative Tammie Wilson of North Pole, is aimed at keeping Flint Hills North Pole Refinery in operation under a new owner. Flint Hills plans to cease refining this summer in favor of selling cheaper imported fuels.

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Dan Bross is a reporter at KUAC in Fairbanks.

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