Fischer served two terms in the state Senate as a Democrat. He remained active in politics until his final months, strongly opposing a failed effort last year to call a constitutional convention.
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Arliss Sturgulewski paved the way for Alaska women in politics, friend says
Trailblazing Alaska politician Arliss Sturgulewski died on April 7 at the age of 94.
Conflicting claims, big money at heart of debate on Alaska’s oil taxes
Supporters say Ballot Measure 1 would fix Alaska’s oil tax law and fill the state’s deficit. But those opposed argue it would lead to less investment in Alaska and jeopardize the state’s economy.
Alaska oil tax initiative has enough signatures for ballot, its supporters say
The ballot initiative would raise the minimum tax and eliminate oil tax credits for Alaska’s largest legacy fields. It would also require oil companies to publicly report their revenues and costs from those fields.
Industry, legislators and signature gatherers ready for another big oil tax fight
The initiative group needs to get more than 28,000 signatures in three months to get the “Fair Share Act” on the ballot next year.