Post by Logan on Jun 8, 2016 1:22:57 GMT -6
Gov. Walker says full deficit-reduction plan might not happen until next year
JUNEAU — Alaska Gov. Bill Walker on Tuesday suggested he'd be willing to accept a partial deficit-reduction plan from the Legislature and not the full package of financial reforms that he asked for at the start of the year.
"I think some will have to come back next year," Walker said in an interview. He added: "Getting it all done this year may not be realistic given where we are."
Walker's comments came a day after lawmakers made substantial progress on the two biggest pieces of his financial plan.
Both the House and Senate have approved an oil-tax bill that phases out cash subsidies for companies in Cook Inlet, though the legislation didn't ask for as much of a contribution by industry as Walker and some lawmakers wanted.
Read more: www.adn.com/politics/2016/06/07/alaska-gov-walker-says-full-deficit-reduction-plan-may-wait-until-next-year/
JUNEAU — Alaska Gov. Bill Walker on Tuesday suggested he'd be willing to accept a partial deficit-reduction plan from the Legislature and not the full package of financial reforms that he asked for at the start of the year.
"I think some will have to come back next year," Walker said in an interview. He added: "Getting it all done this year may not be realistic given where we are."
Walker's comments came a day after lawmakers made substantial progress on the two biggest pieces of his financial plan.
Both the House and Senate have approved an oil-tax bill that phases out cash subsidies for companies in Cook Inlet, though the legislation didn't ask for as much of a contribution by industry as Walker and some lawmakers wanted.
Read more: www.adn.com/politics/2016/06/07/alaska-gov-walker-says-full-deficit-reduction-plan-may-wait-until-next-year/