OPINION: Alaska needs to make deep cut in oil tax credits, and soon
April 28, 2016
By Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, Rep. Andy Josephson, and Rep. Ivy Spohnholz - Published Apr. 28, 2016 ADN
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NEWS: Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day to Combat Drug Abuse
April 28, 2016
Juneau – Senator Johnny Ellis (D-Anchorage) and Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) are encouraging Anchorage residents to participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday, April 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Rep. Tuck’s Newsletter: Special Edition Fiscal Crisis Newsletter
April 22, 2016
As you are probably aware, the Legislature has extended beyond its standard 90 day limit as lawmakers work to come to agreement on fixing Alaska’s fiscal crisis.
It is regrettable that we are in this position, but I intend to work as long as is necessary to come up with a responsible plan that is fair to regular Alaskans.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Legislative Update: The Outstanding Issues
April 22, 2016
We are now 95 days into the second session of the 29th Legislature and there are still a number of issues that have yet to be resolved. These include the Omnibus Crime Bill (SB91), the Operating and Capital Budgets, a new plan for drawing from the Permanent Fund Earnings Reserve (SB128 & HB245), and a revision of our generous Oil and Gas Tax Credit System (HB247). At this time, most other legislation is essentially dead and the majority of the attention has been focused on these key issues. (Some bills, like the Campus Carry Bill could always resurface, however).
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Legislative update, day 94
April 21, 2016
Hello from Day 94 of our 90-day session!
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