VIDEO: April 25th House Majority Press Availability
April 25, 2017
Video of the Alaska House Majority Coalition’s April 25th, 2017 press availability with Reps. Tuck, Josephson, Spohnholz and Wool.
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NEWS: Legislation to Expand Energy Efficiency Opportunities Passes the Alaska House of Representatives
March 24, 2017
Juneau – Earlier today, House Bill 81, which expands the list of eligible entities who can apply for loans from the Alaska Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund (AEERLF), passed the Alaska House of Representatives by a vote of 35-1.
NEWS: Rep. Gara To File Oil Tax Fair Share Bill: Rock bottom 0% & 4% Tax Rates Harm Schools, Residents, Economy
February 16, 2017
Juneau – Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) has released legislation to fix major flaws in Alaska’s oil tax system. The flaws are outlined in information provided to Rep. Gara by the Alaska Department of Revenue in response to detailed questions. The “Fair Share for Alaska Oil Act” supports Alaska’s North Slope oil producers while fairly raising revenue needed for schools, roads, and to help with Alaska’s budget deficit. The bill was filed today with the Chief Clerk.
NEWS: Alaska House Passes ANWR Resolution with Bipartisan Support
February 15, 2017
Juneau – Today, the Alaska House of Representatives approved a resolution urging Congress to pass legislation to open the 1002 study area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for oil and gas exploration and development. House Joint Resolution 5, sponsored by Representative Dean Westlake (D-Kotzebue), passed the Alaska House of Representatives by a vote of 31-4. The resolution was co-sponsored by 12 members of the Alaska House.
NEWS: New Oil Tax Reform Bill Addresses Flaws in Alaska’s Meager Oil Tax rates
February 15, 2017
Juneau – Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) has released legislation to fix major flaws in Alaska’s oil tax system. The flaws are outlined in information provided to Rep. Gara by the Alaska Department of Revenue in response to detailed questions. The “Fair Share for Alaska Oil Act” supports Alaska’s North Slope oil producers while fairly raising revenue needed for schools, roads, and to help with Alaska’s budget deficit. The bill was filed today with the Chief Clerk and it is attached.
Rep. Wool’s Newsletter: February 14th Update From Juneau
February 14, 2017
I hope everyone is having a great winter. It’s warmer but rainier here in Juneau – I miss Fairbanks even this time of year. I appreciate the weekends I’ve been able to come home. I’ll be sending an update on legislative efforts to solve Alaska’s budget crisis soon. In the meantime I want to inform you about activities in the committees I chair and co-chair.
Rep. Claman’s Newsletter: AK LNG Project Update
September 9, 2016
The Joint Senate and House Resources Committee heard an update on the Alaska LNG Project. The Walker administration introduced the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation’s (AGDC) new State-owned model that may reduce project cost and the three major North Slope oil producers offered their perspectives on the project.
Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: AK LNG Meeting & 4th of July Weekend Events
July 1, 2016
Hope you’ll get out and enjoy your 4th of July weekend! Below are activities happening around town. While there weren’t many legislative hearings this week, the House and Senate Resources Committees met in a joint meeting to receive an important update on the AKLNG Project.
