Rep. Guttenberg’s Newsletter: BUDGET UPDATE, Governor Walker’s New Sustainable Alaska Plan
December 15, 2015
Happy Holidays!
Last week Governor Walker introduced his proposal for the 2017 fiscal year budget. The “New Sustainable Alaska Plan”, or NSAP, illustrates how he believes the legislature should approach closing the state’s multibillion dollar deficit by 2018.
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Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: Governor’s Fiscal Plan
December 14, 2015
Last week, Governor Walker released his long-awaited plan to fix the state’s budget deficit. It is a good start. The Governor also released a preliminary budget proposal for next year. Named the “New Sustainable Alaska Plan” or “NSAP,” the goal is to close Alaska’s multibillion dollar deficit by 2018. What do you think of the Governor’s plan?
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Rep. Tuck’s Newsletter: Please Answer My Fiscal Policy Survey On-line
December 11, 2015
In the upcoming session, seeking solutions to Alaska’s fiscal crisis will be my prime focus as I serve you the Legislature. Every decision I face will heavily impact the lives of all our friends and neighbors in Anchorage. In order to provide the best representation possible, it is important that I know how you feel and hear your ideas.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: NSAP & the U-Med
December 10, 2015
This morning Governor Walker released the details of his New Sustainable Alaska Plan (NSAP) to the public. This announcement came one day after the publication of the new Revenue Sources Book, which breaks down how much Alaska really made during the previous fiscal year. Alaska finds itself in a fiscal crisis highlighted by multi-billion dollar state deficits. I cannot say that I agree with all of the Governor’s policies at first glance. I believe that to say “yes” or “no” to all or some of the Governor’s proposals at this time would be premature since we haven’t had an opportunity to study the impacts.
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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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