The bill would replace most local property and sales taxes with a tax on the volume of gas flowing through the pipeline. It would likely amount to a significant tax cut for the project.
State Government
Alaska education board takes steps to assess boarding school conditions after outcry
The state board will create a new committee to review concerns, including student services and maintenance needs after roughly a quarter of students disenrolled this year.
Alaska lawmakers look to resolve standoff over fast-track budget bill
Lawmakers appointed a conference committee after prior versions of the bill failed to garner support from House Republicans to spend from savings.
State puts off Cascade Point construction until next year
Work on the first phase of the controversial ferry terminal project was planned for late summer, but it’s being delayed due to a permitting issue.
Why Alaska school districts are still facing deep cuts after last year’s funding increase
Lawmakers boosted base formula funding by $700 per student last year — but that’s just $20 more than they’d gotten on a one-time basis the year before.
Board of Fish to consider limiting pink and chum hatchery production and changes to trawl gear
The Alaska Board of Fisheries is meeting Tuesday through Saturday in Anchorage at the Egan Civic and Convention Center to consider changes to statewide finfish fisheries.