Rep. Drummond’s Newsletter: Join us for Pizza at our Midsession Constituent Meeting!
February 22, 2013
Come meet your Legislator and Senator, share your thoughts, concerns, questions, or just stop by and eat free pizza.
Saturday, February 23rd
1:30 – 3:30 pm
Wendler Middle School
2905 Lake Otis Parkway
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Note from Rep. Gara: Gun Bill Might Get You Federal Jail Time? And Saturday Anchorage Public Legislative Testimony
February 21, 2013
First, who knew so many of you actually read our e-newsletter? Thank you for the response to last week’s poll. You’ve asked that I keep things pretty much the same, and that if the letter is a looooong one, I give you the skinny at the top in case you don’t have time to read all the details and facts. It’s a deal!
And this Saturday you are invited to give testimony to the Legislature on any topic you wish. “Anchorage Caucus” – a fancy term meaning your Anchorage legislators will be in town for you – will be held at the Loussac Library, Assembly Chambers, from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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Rep. Geran Tarr’s Newsletter: Alaska Says: No Frankenfish!
February 21, 2013
Please Join Us This Saturday!
This Saturday is our first constituent meeting! Sen. Johnny Ellis and myself will be having a pizza party at the Mountain View Community Center (Mountain View Boys & Girls Club). We’ll be in the Teen Room starting at 4 p.m. If you have any questions, feel free to call my office at (907)465-3424. Check out the video we made!
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Note from Rep. Gara: Oil Production for Tax Reduction; And a Poll: Gulp, Want Shorter Newsletters?
February 19, 2013
Our Oil Bill: Alaska Production to Earn Tax Reductions
Earlier this month I and others filed legislation we think will work far better than the Governor’s bill. It requires Alaska production for reasonable tax reductions. That contrasts to the Governor’s bill, the major part of which gives away $1 - $2 billion in Alaska revenue allowing companies to spend that money anywhere they want in the world, with no Alaska investment requirements.
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Rep. Drummond’s Newsletter: Notes from Juneau
February 15, 2013
Session is in full swing now, which means the oil tax debate is ramping up. It’s safe to say everyone in the capitol agrees oil taxes need to be changed, but how we’re going to get there has been the biggest debate in the legislature for several years now.
I’ve had a chance to read through both the Governor’s oil tax bill and the alternative bill that Democrats introduced this week. What I like about the Democrat’s bill, HB111, is that it provides incentives for getting more oil in the pipeline. Unlike the Governor’s bill, there aren’t tax reductions for oil companies unless they start producing more. It also encourages new exploration and will make the industry more competitive.
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