Dunleavy to Introduce Sales Tax ‘Concept’ in Final Year as Governor

Dunleavy to introduce sales tax ‘concept’ in final year as governor

Gov. Mike Dunleavy described the plan as a “temporary, seasonal sales tax concept,” and defended his record as governor in a combative 90-minute Juneau press conference.

Gov. Dunleavy says his fiscal plan will include a 'temporary, seasonal sales tax'

Gov. Mike Dunleavy gestures while speaking to reporters during a meeting of his 15 department commissioners on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Eric Stone | Alaska Public Media) Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he’ll soon propose a statewide sales tax as part of his larger plan to stabilize the state’s finances. “There will be a temporary, seasonal sales tax concept put forth for discussion with the Legislature,” Dunleavy said during a cabinet meeting livestre…

Dunleavy to propose ‘temporary, seasonal sales tax’ in Thursday’s Alaska State of the State address

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo byJames Brooks/Alaska Beacon)Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is expected Thursday evening to detail his plans for a long-term plan to balance Alaska’s expenses and revenue. “There will be a temporary, seasonal sales tax concept put forward for discussion with the legislature,” Dunleavy said Wednesday during a cabinet meeting open to reporters.  Will state law…

Dunleavy suggests taxes after years of claiming no taxes are needed

Among many other things, Gov. Mike Dunleay says he is going to propose a sales tax as part of his so-called fiscal plan.“There will be a temporary, seasonal sales tax concept put forth for discussion with the Legislature,” he said during a cabinet meeting, part of which was shown on Facebook.Until or unless Dunleavy says that Republicans better vote for new taxes or else, the taxing part of his alleged plan is going nowhere. Years of Dunleavy’s …