NEWS: Rep. Gara Calls Out Governor’s Flip Flopping on Oil Taxes
February 20, 2013
Today, Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) called on the governor to explain his continuing change in position on Alaska’s oil tax law, known as ACES. In 2010, the governor took a position that was in line with that being pushed by House and Senate Democrats - that reasonable tax cuts should be tied to Alaska production, and breaks should not be given to companies that would spend them outside Alaska in “some other country.”
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Note from Rep. Gara: Oil Production for Tax Reduction; And a Poll: Gulp, Want Shorter Newsletters?
February 19, 2013
Our Oil Bill: Alaska Production to Earn Tax Reductions
Earlier this month I and others filed legislation we think will work far better than the Governor’s bill. It requires Alaska production for reasonable tax reductions. That contrasts to the Governor’s bill, the major part of which gives away $1 - $2 billion in Alaska revenue allowing companies to spend that money anywhere they want in the world, with no Alaska investment requirements.
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Note fom Rep. Gara: Sunday Constituent Meeting & Increasing Oil Production without Giving Away the Farm
February 15, 2013
This Sunday from Noon till 2:00, Senator Ellis and I will be in Anchorage if you’d like to hear a legislative update, and share your thoughts and concerns. Or you can pretend that’s why you’re coming, bring your kids, and eat free pizza.
We’d be honored if you came for any of the above reasons, and be honored to feed your kids and grandkids.
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Rep. Kerttula’s Juneau Newsletter: Production Before Reduction
February 14, 2013
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Oil Production Needed Before Reduction
February 14, 2013
Input on Your Priorities Invited at Anchorage Meetings
Dear Neighbors,
One of the most important things I’m working on this legislative session is making sure we get more oil flowing in the pipeline by encouraging new oil production and providing Alaskans a fair return from our oil wealth.
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