House and Senate Democrats have rolled out oil tax legislation they say will put more oil in Alaska’s pipeline without throwing the state off a fiscal cliff.
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Seeking comprehensive energy solutions in rural Southeast
It’s no secret that the high cost of energy in rural Alaska is a barrier to economic development and one of the primary reasons many residents are leaving village life behind.
Lawmakers tackling a variety of issues this week in Juneau
Oil taxes remain the legislature’s top issue this week, with six hearings scheduled on Gov. Sean Parnell’s bill to bring them down. But there’s also plenty else going on in Juneau, from consideration of education and home energy bills to visits from state dignitaries.
Expelled GOP leader Millette fights dismissal
The recently ousted leader of the Alaska Republican Party is fighting his removal.
TAPS committee advances oil tax bill
A special Senate committee on oil production has advanced Gov. Sean Parnell’s bill to lower taxes on oil companies without any amendments.
UPDATE: Senate panel hears cruise ship wastewater bill
HB 80 has already passed in the House, and on Thursday the Senate Finance Committee invited the public to comment on it.