NEWS: Massive Scope of Proposed Fiscal Changes Demands Thorough Review of Impacts on Alaskans of All Income Levels
December 9, 2015
ANCHORAGE – Today, Alaska Governor Bill Walker unveiled an ambitious budget plan called “The New Sustainable Alaska Plan” that shifts much of the burden of paying for state government from the oil and gas industry onto the backs of hard-working, average Alaskans. The Governor’s proposal includes fundamental changes to how vital state services in Alaska are funded including new or increased taxes on income, fishing, mining, tourism, alcohol, tobacco, and motor fuel. The Governor’s proposal also makes drastic cuts to vital early education opportunities in Alaska and would result in significantly reduced Permanent Fund Dividends. The 13 members of the Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition thank Governor Walker for his leadership and the public process used to come up with the proposed budget plan but will insist that every proposed change be thoroughly vetted by the Alaska Legislature.
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Newsletter: Town Hall Meeting Tomorrow and Governor’s Fiscal Plan
December 8, 2015
Governor Bill Walker will roll out his fiscal plan and an overview of the FY17 budget on Wednesday morning. This is historically early, but the times require that legislators and the Governor work closely and quickly to resolve these unprecedented challenges. A failure to do something this year could further harm our fragile economy and cause a much longer-lasting recession. Government must learn to live within its means and get to a steady state.
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Rep. Wool’s Newsletter: Save the Date for Politics and Pizza with Rep. Wool & Sen. Bishop
November 25, 2015
I am getting ready for the upcoming legislative session in January, and I want to hear your thoughts and ideas about the issues we’ll be facing during that 90 days. There’s a few upcoming opportunities for you to make your voice heard:
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Rep. Tuck’s Newsletter: End of the 3rd Special Session
November 9, 2015
After 12 days of Legislative hearings featuring presentations from the Governor’s cabinet, industry representatives, and state experts, the legislature voted to save money by severing our relationship with TransCanada for the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project.
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Newsletter: Upcoming Constituent Meeting
November 9, 2015
The third special session of the 29th Alaska Legislature has come to a close. The legislature voted to “buyout” Trans-Canada’s interests in the AKLNG project. Alaska now has a full 25% interest in what will be one of the largest megaprojects in the world.
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