 April 10, 2008 Dear Fellow Alaskan, With just a few days left in the 25th Alaska Legislature, the final actions taken by lawmakers will have a major impact on Alaska and Alaskans. HB 111, a critical bill which would lower the Business License Fee, is currently stalled. The Alaska economy is blessed by people with an entrepreneurial spirit. Business leaders provide new ideas and develop innovative products and services. By investing in their businesses, small firm owners make a major contribution to our economy. The original version of HB111 that I proposed would have returned the business license fee, which was increased to $100 under the former administration, to $25. The fee increase has caused a hardship for those who are helping grow our economy, especially people who operate home-based and part-time businesses. The House Finance Committee amended the bill to set the fee at $50 and it sailed through the House because it makes good business sense. HB 111 is currently stalled in the Senate Finance Committee. I urge you to contact your senator TODAY and let him or her know that HB111 is good for Alaskans, who should not be penalized for stimulating economic growth. Until next time,
Governor Sarah Palin PS To Alaska Governor: Be watchful as to what cleaning products are used to clean the Governor's Mansion - Juneau, Alaska - "Sniffles" are a clue to a serious chemical exposure Alaska Governor, Sarah Palin *
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Senate Finance Committee 465-3873 Stedman Co-Chair Hoffman Co-Chair Huggins Vice-Chair Elton, Olson, Thomas, Dyson Senators By District Senator Bert Stedman (R)-Sitka 465-3873 Senator Kim Elton (D)-Juneau 465-4947 Senator Al Kookesh (D)-Angoon 465-3473 Senator Joe Thomas (D)-Fairbanks 465-2327 Senator Gary Wilken (R)-Fairbanks 465-3709 Senator Gene Therriault (R)-North Pole 465-4797 Senator Lyda Green (R)-Matanuska-Susitna 465-6600 Senator Charlie Huggins (R)-Wasilla 465-3878 Senator Fred Dyson (R)-Eagle River 465-2199 Senator Bill Wielechowski (D)-Anchorage 465-2435 Senator Bettye Davis (D)-Anchorage 465-3822 Senator Johnny Ellis (D)-Anchorage 465-3704 Senator Hollis French (D)-Anchorage 465-3892 Senator Lesil McGuire (R)-Anchorage 465-2995 Senator John Cowdery (R)-Anchorage 465-3879 Senator Con Bunde (R)-Anchorage 465-4843 Senator Thomas Wagoner (R)-Kenai 465-2828 Senator Gary Stevens (R)-Kodiak 465-4925 Senator Lyman Hoffman (D)-Bethel 465-4453 Senator Donald Olson (D)-Nome 465-3707 Email Addresses: Senator_firstname_lastname@legis.state.ak.us
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