Rep. Scott Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: $2 Billion Gamble? A Safe Pipeline; Prices on the Rise Again;
February 23, 2011
$2 Billion Gamble?
The Governor’s corporate oil tax break bill is currently being heard in the House Resources Committee. From the studies by the Department of Revenue and the Legislature, there is no direct evidence that this bill will lead to any new jobs or development in Alaska.
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Rep. Holmes’ E-News Update: We’re Up and Running
January 22, 2011
The 27th Alaska State Legislature was sworn in on Tuesday. I am honored to be back representing West Anchorage and excited for the start of the new session. I will be serving this year on the House Judiciary and Labor & Commerce Committees, as well as the Joint Legislative Council.
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[BILL] HB 25: BANNING GASOLINE PRICE GOUGING
January 22, 2011
Sponsor Statement HB 25: BANNING GASOLINE PRICE GOUGING Rep. Pete Petersen Alaskans are paying far too much for heating and motor fuel. Despite being the largest per capita oil producing state, Alaskans gasoline prices have consistently been the highest in the nation, excluding state taxes. This bill will help reduce the cost of gasoline, …
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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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