Alaska Becomes a Focus of Last-Minute Changes to Big Federal Bill, as U.S. Senate Starts Debate

Alaska becomes a focus of last-minute changes to big federal bill, as U.S. Senate starts debate

Alaska Republican U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are considering a wide-ranging bill that could affect Medicaid, Alaska oil and gas development and the size of the federal debt. (Alaska Beacon file photos)The U.S. Senate voted to start debate on a wide-ranging bill that includes a series of last-minute changes that would uniquely offset or exempt some of its costs for Alaska.  The changes highlight the importance of the votes of each…

Big Beautiful Tax Break for whaling captains

In the Big Beautiful Bill being voted on by Senate Republicans, a little-known tax break is poised for a major expansion: It’s the whaling boat captain deduction. Tucked deep within the 940-page legislation is a provision that would quintuple the existing deduction available to Alaska Native whaling captains. If passed, the maximum deduction would increase […] The post Big Beautiful Tax Break for whaling captains appeared first on Must Read Alas…

The Alaska Gold Rush

The Senate bids to save its Big Beautiful Bill by buying off Sen. Lisa Murkowski of the 49th state.

The Big, Beautiful Bill Has Some Suprising Benefits for Alaska

The Big, Beautiful Bill offers surprising benefits for Alaska, including tax cuts for whaling captains.