Senators want to allow companies to use losses to reduce the taxes they’ll have to pay in the future.
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.
Far apart politically and geographically, lawmakers talk oil and gas taxes
Most senators met in Juneau for a floor session for the first time since the Legislature passed the budget on June 22. But most House majority members were out of town.
Alaska Legislature has nothing to show for two weeks after budget
Gov. Bill Walker asked lawmakers to consider a bill changing oil and gas taxes shortly after the budget vote, but they still decided to leave.
PFD cut affects some Alaskans more than others
Kusilvak area residents say families rely on the PFD so they can purchase the big-ticket items.
Walker signs Alaska state budget day before it starts
The portion of the budget directly controlled by the Legislature includes $4.9 billion.
Senate to return to Juneau on July 10 to focus on oil and gas tax credits
The Senate majority wants to end the cash payments that oil and gas companies receive for tax credits, while the House wants to see companies pay more taxes.