Strategy development for the project follows a public proposal introduced in 2023.
Bill passed by 48-11 vote — eight more than needed — but same count for override not certain.
Exemptions allowed for certain occupations and “mission-critical” purposes.
Line-item veto could leave districts with less money for months; legality of such action is questioned
State drops from 45th a year ago, led by large drops in opportunity and fiscal stability.
Governor also previews new bill with $560 BSA increase, plus additional funds for policy initiatives.
31 of 36 occupation groups are 85%-98% of target level; 21 of 36 are below public/private sector average.
Draft report to assess competitiveness completed last June, but not released publicly.
Some legislators criticize “mixed messages” about cooperation, omission of problems needing work.
The declaration applies to Homer and Ninilchik
The governor asked legislators to pass bills related to education, agriculture, home ownership, and the supply of natural gas for Southcentral Alaska
Our elected leaders need to talk truthfully about taxes.
Anchorage group working toward a ballot initiative
Juneau could lose out on $400,000 annually.
What’s happening today in the Legislature.
Now the oil tax debate in the Legislature can really start. The Republican-led Senate passed House Bill 111, this year’s oil tax credit legislation, Monday afternoon by a 14-5 vote alongcaucus lines. The Senate version of the bill ends the cashable tax credit “experiment,” Anchorage Republican Sen. Cathy Giessel said in thefloor debate, along with preventing companies producing oil in the state’s largest fields from using deductible credits to taketheir tax obligation below the 4 percent gross minimum tax. Read more… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Bills that would restore the portion of Alaskans’ oil wealth checks that were cut by Gov. Bill Walker last year were filed Monday,… Continue reading
