State Rep. Cliff Groh was a 28-year old legislative aide in 1982 when he helped draft the legislation establishing the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend.
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With 20 days left in the session, Alaska governor and legislative leaders say they’re optimistic about budget
“Don’t be surprised if you hear discussion of a special session just simply to focus on a fiscal plan,” Dunleavy said.
Long an opponent of tax hikes, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy now believes they are needed
Alaska has never had a statewide sales tax, and the governor is preparing a proposal as part of a fiscal plan, he said.
State sales or income tax? As Alaska lawmakers consider proposals, economists weigh in
For the first time in recent history, Alaska legislators in both parties and the governor are talking about implementing a broad-based tax.
Alaska lawmakers pitch ways to close budget gap from sales tax to cutting oil tax credits
A revenue forecast released last week estimated the state has a shortfall of more than $450 million heading into the next fiscal year.
These are the states with the highest and lowest tax burdens, a report says
Tax burden is defined as the proportion of a person’s income that goes toward taxes.
Why Amazon collects local sales taxes in other states — but not Alaska
If you live anywhere in the country with a sales tax, the online retailer Amazon collects it – except in Alaska. Some in Alaska want to see changes that would affect Amazon and other online sellers.