Popping Balloons
Recently, my husband had a milestone birthday, and after the party, kids walked away with helium balloon bouquets. Inevitably, as we were cleaning up, the…
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Alaska in Our Unsettled World
This isn’t the time of year for rollercoasters but it’s looking like this year is an exception. I by no means claim to be a…
Buckle Up, Bronco
Are you ready, folks, for an adventure in problem-solving? Buckle up. We recently learned that the revenue forecast is down a bit so that our…
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…
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…
Cherish and Protect, Not Jeopardize
SB 77 Undermines Principle of Property Right Protection Ours is a nation where property ownership is sought out as part of the American dream. Under…
The Cart Before the Horse = A Runaway Horse
Taxes Alone = A Runaway Horse If your horse is not hitched to your wagon, don’t expect your load to go anywhere soon. Better beware…
The Key Point Is…
…The Key Point in Email Traffic I try my best to keep up with the hundreds of emails I receive. Admittedly, it is getting more…
Getting the Most Bang for Our Buck?
How can we make sure we’re getting the most bang for our buck in state government operations? Chatter about raising old taxes and implementing new…