Alaska governor wants big share of oil royalties
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08/03/2001
Alaska Governor Tony Knowles said on Wednesday he would push for his state to get a larger share of the royalty revenue from any oil found in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Knowles' position puts him at odds with Alaska Senator Frank Murkowksi, who has introduced legislation opening up the refuge and splitting the royalties paid by energy companies drilling there 50-50 between the state and federal government.