Senate Bill 91 is one of the most hotly debated bills of the session.
Andrew Kitchenman
State Government Reporter, Alaska Public Media & KTOO
State government plays an outsized role in the life of Alaskans. As the state continues to go through the painful process of deciding what its priorities are, I bring Alaskans to the scene of a government in transition.
Walker, industry leader differ on oil and gas tax credit bill
Considering the governor and the Legislature’s majorities remain far apart on an income tax and other tax increases, it doesn’t look like the session will end any time soon.
Latest oil and gas tax credit aimed at gaining majority
The bill would save the state more money over the next three years than a previous version of House Bill 247.
Senate president aims to finish session in Juneau
The biggest stumbling block for completing the session is finding agreement on changes to oil and gas taxes.
Committee to work out differences on bill drawing from rural power fund
Because the state government has a $4 billion deficit, some lawmakers have suggested drawing money from the fund to pay for other state costs.
Budget talks are quiet as Walker projects optimism
Progress on the state government budget has slowed to a crawl this week, but Gov. Bill Walker remains hopeful the Legislature will reach an agreement on an oil and gas tax bill that’s at the center of budget talks.