Gas Tax Suspension Not Enough Say Several Democrats
January 14, 2011
Three legislators urge governor to join anti-gouging efforts Today several Democratic legislators again applauded Gov. Sean Parnell’s attempts to hold down fuel costs for Alaskans, but urged the governor to go further, and join their efforts to end fuel price gouging in Alaska. The governor wants to extend the eight cent fuel tax suspension, but …
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Democrats to introduce Alaska-hire incentive for oil industry
January 13, 2011
“Alaska’s Oil, Alaska’s Jobs Act” uses tax breaks to encourage industry to hire Alaska residents JUNEAU – Alaska’s oil and gas producers could get a tax break for hiring Alaska residents if the legislature passes a bill pre-filed by Representatives Chris Tuck and Berta Gardner (both D-Anchorage) and Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks). The proposal, …
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Taking A Bite Out of Car Dealer Fraud: Consumer Rights Bill To Be Filed This week
January 12, 2011
Unsubstantiated fees can add hundreds of dollars to the price of a vehicle Today Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) announced he has pre-filed legislation to stop an often-fraudulent practice employed by used car dealers. According to a preliminary report by the Alaska Public Interest Research Group (AKPIRG), the practice remains widespread. Fifteen of eighteen surveyed Anchorage and …
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Rep. Kerttula’s Juneau Newsletter: Beth’s Bill Preview, Child Care, Gardens and Ocean Acidification
January 7, 2011
One of the more exciting precursors to a new session is the release of bills that have been pre-filed. Although the legislation isn’t technically introduced until the first day of session, we get to see what has been worked on over the interim and what might be coming before us in the next year. The first pre-file release was this morning and the next one will be next Friday, January 14.
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Rep. Tuck to introduce Senior Benefits Program extension bill
December 2, 2010
“Social Security just covers my basic bills. Senior Care is what I have for everything else”-Alaska Senior Today, Representative Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage) announced that he will introduce legislation to prevent Alaska’s Senior Benefits Program from sunsetting in 2011. “Alaska’s seniors worked hard topave the way for the success of current generations, and they play …
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