The Latest on the Alaska Legislature's special session (all times local): 5:30 p.m. Gov. Bill Walker says a tax package he's introduced for the special session is a necessary measure to address the state's fiscal situation. In a letter accompanying the bill, Walker says his tax proposals are modest but would make a big difference. He says citizens are ready to pitch in to solve Alaska's fiscal crisis and that his tax proposals would result in various industries bearing a share of "needed tax changes." He has proposed, among other things, reinstituting a personal state income tax; increasing taxes on cigarettes and alcohol; and raising taxes on the fishing and mining industries. His...
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