Haines’ two state legislators staked out opposite views on a proposed school funding bill, but each said they were undecided on a proposal by Gov. Sean Parnell to reduce taxes on oil companies by $2 billion per year.
Parnell’s proposed reduction of oil industry taxes has overshadowed most other issues since the session began in January. The legislature adjourns April 17. Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines and Sen. Albert Kookesh, D-Angoon, spoke in recent interviews.