Rep. Petersen’s Report from the Capitol: Working for Lower Gasoline Prices; Turning Garbage into Energy; Anchorage Caucus Meetings; and House Finance Taking Testimony on Oil Tax Bill
Gasoline prices are back in the national news, but in Alaska high gas prices have been an issue that hasn’t gone away. Since 2008 Alaskan gas prices have consistently been the highest in the nation, excluding state taxes, even though we produce more oil per capita than any other state. It didn’t use to be this way, as early as March 2007 Anchorage actually had the lowest gas prices of any city in the country.
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Rep. Kerttula’s Juneau Newsletter: Public Testimony on Oil & Gas Taxes
Next week, the House Finance Committee will take public testimony on the proposed changes to Alaska’s oil and gas taxes. This is your chance to speak up and be heard. In my March 4 newsletter, I outlined some of the major components of the bill and the problems with the changes.
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Town Hall Meeting- I Want to Know What’s On Your Mind!
Please join me, Senator Kevin Meyer, and Representative Charisse Millett at a town hall meeting to discuss issues important to you and your family:
Town Hall Meeting
Saturday, March 26th, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Elim Café, 561 W. Dimond, between C St. and Arctic
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Legislative Report: House Finance Hearing Continues on Oil Tax Structure;
Congratulations to the Iditarod mushers who have finished and those still on the trail! Dog mushing is an amazing extreme sport and my hat goes off to all the teams that entered both the Iditarod and the Yukon Quest this year.
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Berta’s Briefings from Rep. Gardner: Taking Charge of our Coastal Destiny
Consider the following:
Alaska has a longer coastline than all other U.S. States combined. Two of our largest industries, oil and fishing, are centered near our coastal areas. In many ways, Alaska’s future is closely tied to the rights we hold to coastal resources– as well as to the responsibilities we accept to manage these resources wisely.
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