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UFA Legislative Update: June 6, 2016

Fish taxes HB 4006 on House floor – today. Contents: Short Version: let your House representatives know how you feel about increased fishery taxes Special Session Summary – Fish Taxes Income Tax – Fishing crew withholding and employer/employees removed Operating Budget Fish-related bill that passed Bills that did not pass Appointment Confirmations Short version: Contact...

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UFA Update: April 28, 2016

Support UFA Business members on our website HERE. Thanks to Reecia Wilson and the crew at the Twisted Fish and Hangar on the Wharf restaurants for their generous contribution to the Juneau annual Blessing of the Fleet – Saturday April 7 at the Alaska Fishermen’s Memorial, 155 S. Seward in Juneau. This year the annual Juneau Maritime Festival takes place on the...

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UFA Legislative Update: April 22, 2016

From UFA President Jerry McCune: The Alaska legislature has been focused on broader issues this week, with little or no movement on fisheries legislation we have been tracking. It is not clear how long they will continue to meet in the extended session. What has happened and current status: 1. Fishing industry taxes: House Finance...