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Advocacy in Motion
The Fairbanks Chamber advocates at the local, state, and federal levels for policies that strengthen Interior Alaska’s economy, support a competitive business climate, and help our community remain a place where Alaskans can live, work, invest, and thrive.
Recent Chamber ActionFeatured Advocacy Actions
The Chamber regularly submits letters, comments, testimony, and recommendations on issues affecting Interior Alaska’s business community.
AK LNG Tax Abatement and Recommendations for a Workable Bill
The Chamber supported a workable tax framework for Alaska LNG while offering recommendations to protect project viability, long-term investment, and Interior Alaska’s economic interests.
View LetterUAF Deferred Maintenance Capital Funding
Supporting capital funding for University of Alaska deferred maintenance needs.
View Letter →Fairbanks 2028 Arctic Winter Games Bid
Supporting Fairbanks’ bid to host the 2028 Arctic Winter Games.
View Letter →HB 193 Paid Sick Leave Seasonal Exemption
Supporting targeted relief for seasonal employers affected by paid sick leave requirements.
View Letter →Policy & Issue TrackingCurrent Issues We Are Tracking
This tracker highlights active and recent policy issues connected to the Chamber’s advocacy agenda.
Issue Chamber Position Status Policy Area Recent Action Alaska LNG / Alternative Volumetric Tax Support Active Energy & Resource Development Letter submitted May 28, 2026 UAF Deferred Maintenance Support Active Workforce, Education & Infrastructure Letter submitted May 26, 2026 Paid Sick Leave Seasonal Exemption Support Action Taken Business Regulation Letter submitted May 19, 2026 Dalton Highway Strategic Corridor Support Monitoring Transportation & Infrastructure Federal partnership letter submitted May 8, 2026 AK Work and Save Program Oppose Action Taken Business Mandates Opposition letter submitted May 8, 2026 Professional Licensure Compacts Support Monitoring Workforce Mobility Support letter submitted May 1, 2026 2026 Key Advocacy PositionsAdvocacy Agenda
The Chamber’s advocacy agenda provides a policy framework for supporting business prosperity, community strength, and long-term economic development in Interior Alaska.
- Support consolidation of the Permanent Fund’s Earnings Reserve Account and Corpus into a single, sustainable fund structure that enables predictable and responsible draws.
- Support a long-term, sustainable state fiscal plan that provides stability and predictability for businesses, investors, and communities.
- Ensure adequate transportation, energy, and community infrastructure investments and agency cooperation to support sustained economic development.
- Support policies and projects that ensure Interior Alaska has reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
- Support responsible development of Alaska’s energy and natural resources, including Alaska LNG, North Slope oil and gas, mining, rare earth, and critical minerals.
- Advance permitting, regulatory, and litigation reforms that improve certainty and support responsible development.
- Leverage major federal policy packages and executive actions to ensure Alaska benefits from national policies and investments.
- Modernize and streamline certification and professional licensing systems to reduce duplication, improve predictability, strengthen workforce mobility, and reduce barriers to employment.
- Ensure Alaska has adequate childcare and education systems to support a strong, ready-to-work workforce and meet employer needs.
- Support the University of Alaska Fairbanks as the flagship institution of the state’s higher education system and as America’s Arctic University.
- Expand the quality, availability, and affordability of housing to meet the needs of workers, families, and the broader community.
- Ensure government offices are appropriately staffed to provide timely and effective services to the public and business community.
- Support transparent and inclusive public processes that provide meaningful opportunities for stakeholders and businesses to engage on policies, plans, and significant development projects.
- Onerous mandates and requirements on businesses that weaken private-sector competitiveness and growth.
- Targeted taxes that create uncertainty, discourage investment, or undermine long-term economic development.
Member-Led AdvocacyAdvocacy Committees
The Chamber’s advocacy work is guided by member-led committees that review issues, hear from subject-matter experts, develop recommendations, and help shape the Chamber’s policy engagement.
Committees provide a forum for business leaders, employers, and community partners to stay informed, share practical insight, and help strengthen the Chamber’s voice on issues affecting Interior Alaska.
Who Can Join?
Any employee of a member organization in the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce may apply to become a voting member of the advocacy committees listed below.
Open to Guests
Guests are welcome at any Chamber committee meeting. Membership is not required. We encourage you to attend a meeting or two to learn about our focus and activities.
01Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Focused on energy reliability, resource development, environmental policy, and responsible economic growth.
02Government Relations
Focused on legislation, regulation, public policy, fiscal issues, and Chamber advocacy positions.
03Military Affairs
Focused on military-community partnerships, strategic investment, and Interior Alaska’s defense role.
04Transportation & Infrastructure
Focused on roads, aviation, rail, logistics, public infrastructure, and project development.
05Workforce Development & Education
Focused on workforce readiness, education, childcare, housing, and employer talent needs.
2026 Advocacy Letters & Materials
May 20265/28/2026Fairbanks Chamber Support for AK LNG Tax Abatement and Recommendations for a Workable BillView5/8/2026Federal Partnership Needed to Strengthen the Dalton Highway as a National Strategic CorridorView5/7/2026Fairbanks Chamber Letter of Appreciation FY26 Federal Highway Trust Fund State Match FundingView5/1/2026Fairbanks Chamber Support for Senate Joint Resolution 30 Supporting Military Investment and Infrastructure in AlaskaViewApril 2026March 20263/17/2026Fairbanks Chamber Comments in Opposition to CS for House Bill 124, AIDEA Accountability ActView