Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposal would replace property taxes with a tax on the volume of gas flowing through a planned natural gas pipeline.
Economy
Alaska Senate pushes for increase in oil tax revenue, amid war-driven oil boom
Lawmakers in support of a measure to strengthen the state’s corporate income tax on the oil and gas industry said it was essential for boosting state revenues
City task force wants public feedback to inform tourism policy in Juneau
The group is tasked with looking at whether the city’s current approach to managing tourism is working and recommending big-picture changes to the Juneau Assembly.
Alaska prepares to get rid of historic ferry Matanuska, one of state’s oldest
The state of Alaska is looking for someone to take the Matanuska, one of the first three ships built as part of the Alaska Marine Highway System after statehood.
Juneau residential assessments remain stable with less than 1% increase from last year
For the past two years, values have largely cooled down, increasing by less than two percent annually on average. But that wasn’t the case for everyone.
Dunleavy proposes property tax breaks for Alaska LNG pipeline
The bill would replace most local property and sales taxes with a tax on the volume of gas flowing through the pipeline. It would likely amount to a significant tax cut for the project.