It’s official: A controversial tax cut on oil companies will be put to a vote. “Vote Yes — Repeal the Giveaway” has met all of the legal requirements to get on the ballot.
State Government
SB 21 repeal certified for primary election
The state Division of Elections has certified a referendum to repeal a new state law that reduces taxes on oil companies.
Union files for arbitration over state office space
An arbitrator has been selected, but the time frame for the negotiations are still unknown.
Oil Tax battle wages on through regulatory process
Both supporters and opponents of the recently passed tax overhaul aren’t totally pleased with how the regulatory process is going.
Judge hears Juneau’s annexation case
CBJ argues that Local Boundary Commission did not properly consider their petition
PFD to be announced soon
The amount of this year’s Permanent Fund Dividend will be announced on Sept. 18. Acting Revenue Commissioner Angela Rodell will reveal the much-anticipated total at an event in Anchorage. Last year’s dividend was $878, the lowest since 2005. The historical low came in 1984, when individual checks totaled $331. The checks are distributed in early…