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.
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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.
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.
Major progress eludes Alaska Legislature this week
The two chambers are still far apart on a bill that would make changes to oil and gas taxes.
Rural House members demand apology from Rep. Eastman over abortion remarks
Eastman hasn’t backed down from comments he made earlier this week. He said “rather than taking the word of my constituents or my word that we have a hearing to delve into how our funds are currently being used.”
Divisions deepen as lawmakers tinker with Alaska’s oil tax credits
House, Senate agree that cash-for-credit system needs to go, but not much else.
Walker signs bill recognizing black Americans who helped build Alaska Highway
On Sunday, Gov. Bill Walker signed Senate Bill 46 into law, establishing October 25 as “African American Soldiers’ Contribution to Building the Alaska Highway Day.”
Oil tax credit bill on its way to the Senate, with ultimatum from the House
Alaska is one step closer to getting another oil tax credit overhaul. Representatives in the State House voted to send a contentious bill over to the Senate.
Alaska lawmakers, industry, grapple with oil subsidies
House Bill 111 is the latest proposed tweak to the state’s oil tax system, one that supporters hope will get the state out of the business of writing checks to oil companies.
Industry pushes back against proposed changes to state’s oil tax system
As lawmakers in Juneau consider changes to the state’s oil tax credit system, they’re facing stiff opposition from oil companies. Several industry representatives testified before lawmakers this week. Those representatives are calling the changes proposed in House Bill 111 a tax increase. And they also say it could affect their investment decisions.