As Alaskans prepare to vote on another oil tax ballot measure, it’s a good time for a refresher on the details of our oil industry, what it has done, and will continue to do, for our state.  The oil industry is a key part of Alaska’s economy: Alaska is the only state that does not have a state sales tax or … read more

News of the Day:  The true cost of renewable energy – is anybody listening? Instead of a push towards renewable energy, the world should be focused on a push towards clean energy. Those two terms are often used interchangeably especially when green energy advocacy groups are pressuring policymakers to campaign for the use of wind, solar, and electric vehicles. But … read more

News of the Day:  A guide to spotting lies using  data….aka fact checking promoters of the oil tax initiative A criticism recently leveled at Alaska’s current oil tax by some people promoting the Fair Share Act, the ballot initiative to raise oil taxes, is that the total royalty plus production tax rate in Texas is higher than Alaska. Like much … read more