Representative Sam Kito III wants to close a $200,000 funding gap at the Alaska Public Offices Commission, or APOC, which oversees the activity of candidates, political groups and lobbyists. His solution is to levy a selective income tax on lobbyists.
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Rep. Kito talks budget woes, local issues
Rep. Sam Kito, a Juneau Democrat, says the biggest hurdle this session is going to be the state’s current financial situation. But he’s still optimistic that Haines and Skagway will be taken care.
Rep. Kito: Fund the basics, fix what’s broken
Like most Alaska lawmakers, Juneau Rep Sam Kito III is worried about the impacts of shrinking state budgets. He’s especially concerned about funding for schools, police and basic services.
Kito: Will there be enough return on Juneau Access to justify investment?
The draft supplemental environmental impact statement for a road out of Juneau is now under review by the Federal Highway Administration.