“I wish it was called an income tax, because that’s really what it is.”
– Sen. Dennis Egan, remarking on Gov. Bill Walker’s “payroll tax,” which the Legislature will consider during the fourth special session called by the governor this year to try to enact new taxes on Alaskans. Egan was talking on KINY radio’s Action Line on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
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Suzanne Downing founded Must Read Alaska and served as its editor for many years. Her prolific writing spans nearly every topic meaningful to Alaskans. Before founding Must Read Alaska, she served as editor of the Juneau Empire and as a speechwriter for Governor Sean Parnell.
