Rep. Wool’s Newsletter: Testify on the Permanent Fund Bill Tomorrow
June 13, 2016
I wanted to let you know about an opportunity coming up tomorrow to testify on SB 128, the Permanent Fund bill, before the House Finance Committee. Here are the details:
When: Tuesday, June 14, 5-7 PM
Where: Fairbanks Legislative Information Office, 1292 Sadler Way (3rd floor) or call 1-844-586-9085
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Juneau Update & 2 Great Neighborhood Events This Weekend
June 10, 2016
On Monday, the Conference Committee passed a new version of HB 247, an oil and gas subsidy reform bill that impacts how much progress we can make in trying to close Alaska’s deficit gap. I was a member of the Conference Committee and was the lone no vote on this bad version of HB 247.
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Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: House Passes Oil and Gas Tax Bill; Senate Passes Permanent Fund Restructure
June 8, 2016
On Monday, the House approved a conference committee version of HB 247, an oil and gas tax reform bill that impacts how much progress we can make in trying to close Alaska’s deficit gap. Shortly after the House voted on oil taxes, the Senate approved a Permanent Fund restructuring bill.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: Flawed Oil and Gas Bill, What’s Ahead for the PFD?
June 8, 2016
On Monday, the Conference Committee on HB 247, the Oil & Gas Tax Credit Reform bill, was advanced and passed by both the House and the Senate. As introduced by the Governor, the bill was originally an aggressive reform to scale back costly subsidies by $500 million. The bill was dramatically changed through the Republican-controlled committee process to strip away nearly all savings and continue the unsustainable oil industry subsidies.
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Rep. Gara’s Newsletter: Good Budget News; Corporate Fiscal Plan that Will Harm Schools, Opportunity
June 7, 2016
A lot of good and bad things have happened since I wrote last. Here’s the good, bad, and, well, sorta’ secret stuff people should know about. And, on a revenue plan especially, I’d like to hear from you!
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