Where Have All the Adults Been in Recent Decades in the Legislature?
The raging topic spreading across the state as the month of May kicked off was HB 209 filed by Rep. Zack Fields of Anchorage. His…
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Lopsided Agenda
While I’d prefer by far we had more focus on the private sector, this year, both the House and Senate majorities (who set the agenda)…
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…
Will Commonsense Ag Department Prevail?
We’re going to get a little interactive here as we start off this article. Please raise your hand if you eat food (do it in…
Biting The Hand That Feeds?
One of my fellow Senate Republican Caucus members, Senator Robert Yundt, introduced a bill he thinks is a good idea. I don’t think it’s a…
Practicality or Profiteering?
Healthcare costs should be a hot topic du jour in the legislature, but frankly, it is not. It is for me though. I was steamed…
What’s All This Talk About “Ag” and “Food Security” We’re Hearing?
Much focus is on national matters presently but I’d like a quick check-in with you on an item here at home. We often talk about…
Judge Creates Tailspins Statewide
Judge Zeman first created uncertainty for students and now has created uncertainty for the legislative branch, the executive branch, and school districts throughout the state.…