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Outside Editorial: University Fund

...It's the type of legislation that will help to reduce expenses during this time of reduced spending and lower oil-tax revenue. Undoubtedly, more of this type of legislation is in Alaska's future.

http://juneauempire.com/opinion/2013-04-23/outside-editorial-university-fund
Opinion
My Turn: Oil tax votes: I'm not so forgiving

...Juneau residents do not forget that Rep. Cathy Munoz is part of the Republican leadership team that gave away our oil tax revenues to the richest corporations on earth with no strings attached except, apparently, "hope."Our schools go without...

http://juneauempire.com/opinion/2013-04-28/my-turn-oil-tax-votes-im-not-so-forgi
Opinion
A recipe for disaster in University Building fund

...SB74 is the "type of legislation that will help to reduce expenses during this time of reduced spending and lower oil-tax revenue," and I found myself wondering if this was satire or a real suggestion to leave the tab for our kids.

http://juneauempire.com/blog-post/melissa-griffiths/2013-04-23/recipe-disaster-u
Oil tax cut opponents to rally

...Capitol."The Legislature is on the brink of making a catastrophic mistake, giving away billions of dollars of oil tax revenues, and it's up to the people to stop them," said Malcolm Roberts and David Gottstein in Backbone's statement...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-03-29/oil-tax-cut-opponents-rally
State
My Turn: Tax reform must focus on increasing Alaska's economy

...development in Alaska, we see that the current system creates a dilemma for the State. Since the State receives oil tax revenue from production, but awards tax credits based on a company's spending, we incur significant costs to the treasury...

http://juneauempire.com/opinion/2013-01-13/my-turn-tax-reform-must-focus-increas
Opinion
Gas tax bill gets hearing, but no action

...estimated $35-$40 million a year, with the money coming out of savings instead.The state already uses mostly oil tax revenue, not motorist gas taxes, to pay for roads, Luiken said. Parnell proposed the two-year gas tax suspension, and...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2012-03-28/gas-tax-bill-gets-hearing-no-action
State
Empire editorial: Failure to plan created blueprint for special session to fail

...lawmakers since the passage of ACES. The question: How should our state government balance the state's need for oil tax revenue to fund present and future needs with the oil industry's need for a profitable business climate? The state must...

http://juneauempire.com/opinion/2012-04-29/empire-editorial-failure-plan-created
Opinion
Chenault updates Chamber about session so far

...focused on positive topics.However, with the high price of energy in Alaska and the uncertain future of Alaska's oil tax revenues, Chenault had to bring it down to earth from time to time.Getting the audience up to speed on the second session...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2012-03-02/chenault-updates-chamber-about-session-
Local
Alaska editorial: If oil drops, we'll have to help pay for services

...the state would fare if prices ever dropped to about $25 a barrel. It's called the "crossover point" at which oil tax revenues under the proposed new system would be less than under the existing formula. The trade-off for a lot more state...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/051506/opi_20060515001.shtml
Opinion
Alaska editorial: In support of the governor's revenue plan

...could renovate and expand. Not only will construction of the gas line create jobs, but the influx of new gas and oil tax revenue would build infrastructure to sustain and attract new businesses to communities. Alaska would be able to provide...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/052506/opi_20060525001.shtml
Opinion

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