Interview: Gov.Parnell Explains Fiscal Plan
With less than two weeks of the session to go, the Alaska State Legislature is concentrating on the state’s budget and major pieces of legislation that would affect tax policy and energy projects. APRN’s Alexandra Gutierrez sat down with Gov. Sean Parnell to talk about his expectations for the final days.
Opponents of proposed oil tax cut rally on capitol steps, around the state
About 500 people took to the capitol building steps in Juneau Thursday for one of several rallies statewide against Governor Sean Parnell’s plan to cut state oil taxes.
Lawmakers Anticipating Fewer Capital Projects, Savings Withdrawals
Combined with his oil tax plan, the proposal could mean a combination of belt-tightening measures and big withdrawals from Alaska’s savings accounts.
Alaskans rally against domestic violence, exclusion from VAWA
More than two hundred people gathered for the annual Choose Respect Rally today on the capitol steps.
Oil companies testify on tax reform legislation
The major oil companies in Alaska testified last night to the state House Resources Committee about the latest version of Governor Sean Parnell’s oil tax reform legislation.
Judge rejects Alaska challenge to roadless rule
A U.S. District Court Judge in Washington, D.C., has rejected a challenge by the state of Alaska to the Clinton-era “roadless rule” for the Tongass National Forest.
Alaska House get’s its turn on oil tax bill
The House gets its first stab at the Senate’s oil tax package Friday.
Parnell satisfied with Senate oil tax reform bill
But the governor says the Alaska House of Representatives should take its own look at the legislation, and make any changes members deem necessary.
Debate gets underway as oil tax bill reaches Alaska Senate floor
While there wasn’t a formal debate on the bill, the small Democratic minority took advantage of a procedural motion to get answers on what the changes would do to the state treasury.
Parnell Administration, unions reach tentative agreement
The Parnell administration and two public employee unions have reached tentative agreement for a new three-year contract to begin in July.
