Governor Walker’s Fiscal Plan

9 Dec

Today the Governor proposed a fiscal plan. As it stands now, the plan includes a 1% tax increase or surcharge (it is unclear which) on commercial fish landings in Alaska. Additionally, the proposal includes an increase in marine fuel taxes and a statewide income tax = 3 taxes to the fishing industry. Capping the PFD is also proposed.

FY17 proposed Budget documents are posted at the Office of Management and Budget site at https://www.omb.alaska.gov/html/budget-report/fy2017-budget/proposed.html

Here’s an article: “Gov. Walker proposes income tax for Alaskans: 10 things you need to know” http://m.ktuu.com/news/gov-walker-proposes-income-tax-for-alaskans-10-things-you-need-to-know/36877414

Cynthia Wallesz

Cynthia Wallesz
Executive Director
United Southeast Alaska Gillnetters
PO Box 2196
Petersburg, AK 99833

(208) 995-7400 (cell)
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https://www.akgillnet.org/
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