Fiscal Frustrations
For those who want us to cut the budget enough to completely close the gap this year, there are not the votes. There will be…
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Will Alaska Be On the Sidelines or In the Game?
With a firsthand view on the Senate Resource Committee, I can see that there are majority members dead-set on two oil tax bills: one new…
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…
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…
New Economic Horizons in Alaska
The time has come to broaden our economic horizons beyond relying primarily on oil revenue. Our state’s shaky financial health proves the need for diversification…
Willow Project Passes House, Goes to Senate
A project in the National Petroleum Reserve has suffered some resistance from the Biden administration. The day of reckoning will soon be upon us as…