HB 69: a Pie-in-the-Sky Education Bill Will Not Fly
If you were to become a digital being and slip into my email inbox, you would discover a lot of messages clearly resulting from action…
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To Be Clear, I’m Not For Oil Taxes
I’ve had to correct a false rumor several times in last few weeks, and even though I’ve been quoted by the press, have discussed the…
Chainsaws (not) and Sunsets
Did you hear that Alaska has once again a chance for its very own steady and reasonable “DOGE” with teeth that involves the legislative branch…
They’re Coming to Take Your Money Away – Ha Haa!
Two bills have been filed to raise taxes on oil companies (SB 92 and SB 112) and one bill has been filed to tax out-of-state…
Lion’s Roar Isn’t Weather – It’s the Deficit
Time to “march” forward and update you on happenings in your state capital. Here’s the skinny. The Senate Finance Committee has indicated there’s a $536…
Tax Convos Ramp Up
Oil & Gas Tax Convo Our first tax conversation will be about SB 92, a bill to institute a new income tax on oil and…
Big Ed Focus Now IS Right Focus
This week I expect much of my focus to be on policy and funding discussions to help our students and teachers achieve better outcomes as…
More Hot Potatoes in Education
Better wear a thick mitten hot pad or you will most certainly blister your hand because the education issue continues to be an extremely fiery…
Budget-Wrangling Season in the People’s House
The House version of the operating budget bill is sitting at approximately $12.3 billion (including the PFD). Where do we get the revenue to cover…
17X: Why Who Plays in the Broadband Sandbox Matters
Off-the-road-system rural Alaska has its perks. It’s not for everyone but with a decade under my belt living in what we used to call “the bush”…
A Big Vote on Education
Our Most Precious Resource: Our Children Corporate media will likely spin what happens and why. I’ve heard from pro-override individuals who have let me know…
SB 140 Hardball
SB 140, the education package, is on the governor’s desk. The bill underwent arduous negotiations between the House and the Senate, with Governor Dunleavy, a…