Under the newly released plan, online retailers would register with one statewide commission to remit tax revenue
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Mat-Su Borough to leave Alaska Municipal League
One Mat-Su Borough Assembly member says the municipal league’s opposition to Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed state budget cuts is not in line with his constituents’ wishes.
Big parts of Dunleavy’s agenda remain unfinished. But he still has time, tools at his disposal.
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has introduced 25 bills this year, and none of those have passed the House or Senate. But his allies say Dunleavy can still declare victory without passage of specific bills or initiatives.
Facing cuts, Juneau Assembly urges Legislature to build a better budget
The city says it will lose an estimated $7.8 million in funding next fiscal year from the cuts proposed in Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget.
Noticing an extra charge on your Amazon receipt? Here’s why.
As of this month, the majority of Amazon purchases made by Juneau customers will now collect local sales tax. A plan is in the works to standardize sales tax collection across the state.
Dunleavy absent from candidate debates, speaking events
Bill Walker and Mark Begich have been at all seven events since the primary. Mike Dunleavy has been at three.
Uber and Lyft are rolling into Juneau
The governor’s signature on House Bill 132 means Uber and Lyft are now coming to Juneau. But city officials are unhappy that that new state law bars cities from regulating the ride-hailing companies.
Health officials distribute new technology for Alaska’s war on opioids
Alaska has another tool in the fight against opioids. Public health officials are distributing thousands of disposal bags that chemically react and leave no trace of the drugs.
Alaska cities brace for reduced state funding
Juneau has used Community Revenue Sharing funds to help pay for police patrols and emergency services.
Power Cost Equalization Fund could pay for community assistance
The concept arose from a concern over Senate Bill 210, which would reduce the amount that municipalities receive in revenue sharing.