Alaska gas tax initiative hits the street

Democrats propose 2 cent tax per 1,000 cubic feet; Croft wants a project start date in pipeline contract

Matt Volz

Associated Press Writer

Alaska Lt. Gov. Loren Leman Aug. 3 gave sponsors the go-ahead to collect signatures for an initiative proposal to tax Alaska natural gas reserves, but the plan’s main backer says he is waiting for approval of a newer version that bumps up the tax even higher. The proposal by Rep. Eric Croft, D-Ancho....

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Croft: starting date needed in contract