ADVISORY: 1pm Mon- Democratic Legislators Press Availability

Alaska State Seal JUNEAU – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Johnny Ellis (D-Anchorage) and House Democratic Leader Beth Kerttula announced their caucuses are hosting a press availability on Monday, April 15, 2013 to discuss the 2013 legislative session. WHAT: House and Senate Democratic Legislators press availability WHEN: April 15, 2013, 1:00 p.m. WHERE: State Capitol, Butrovich Room 203 TELECONFERENCE: From Juneau: 463-5009 - Outside Juneau: 855-463-5009
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Legislative Report: Last Chance to Testify on Oil Taxes

Rep. David Guttenberg Thank you to everyone that has called, written, or sent an e-mail to my office. It is very important to hear from you. As we rapidly reach the end of session, we often receive lots of communication about budget items, bills, and other issues – sometimes orchestrated by one interest group or another. As I’ve said in the past, I don’t work for corporations. I don’t work for a political party. I work for YOU. I want to hear from constituents, not put-up campaigns. If you’re a District 38 resident, I want to hear from you!
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NEWS: Giveaway changes: More Money, More Power to Oil Companies

Alaska State Seal Late Night meeting increased size of giveaway, repeats past mistakes JUNEAU – Just after 2:00 a.m. this morning, the House Resources Committee voted to give away more of Alaska’s oil wealth with no guarantee of new production and to make the state rely on oil company statements instead of actual receipts when auditing deductions for tax breaks. The committee also tried to undo hard-won provisions that allow the oil companies that own the Trans Alaska Pipeline (TAPS) to charge the state and other companies for all of their expenses, not just the “reasonable” expenses allowed under current law.
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