LATEST: Lawmakers introduce campaign corporate spending bills

from Alaska Dispatch: Sen. Hollis French, an Anchorage Democrat and candidate for governor, has led the charge in a fast state response. “Disclose your expenses and put disclaimers in your ads so we can understand who is speaking to us,” said French, summarizing the intent.

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Hollis Opinion Pieces

When state drew ACES, success ensued

Two years have passed since the Legislature enacted Alaska’s Clear and Equitable Share (ACES), a new way to ensure Alaskans get our fair share of revenue from our oil. Today the benefits of this legislation are apparent. The Department of Revenue says that, since its inception, ACES has brought in an additional $4 billion over PPT. With this revenue, we have been able to forward-fund education, invest in renewable energy projects and fund home weatherization for Alaskans all around the state. In 2008, with record high oil prices, we were also able to save billions for a rainy day, which arrived a little sooner than many expected when oil prices plummeted later that year.

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