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Home » Severance Tax

Tag: Severance Tax

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Posted inLetters to the Editor

It’s time for a severance tax

Chilkat Valley News by Chilkat Valley News September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

It is time for the voters in Haines to pass the severance tax which is on the ballot for our local upcoming election. This is a tax on raw resources leaving the borough without any value added or sales tax collected. It is a fair and equitable tax that would apply to sand and gravel, […]

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A severance tax could amount to double taxation

Chilkat Valley News by Chilkat Valley News September 23, 2026September 23, 2026
Posted inLocal News, 2026 Haines Borough Election

A target on industry, or a financial boon? Haines considers tax on timber, gravel and ore exports

Avery Ellfeldt - KHNS by Avery Ellfeldt - KHNS September 14, 2026September 21, 2026
Posted inLocal News

Assembly Briefs: ADUs, severance tax, and an extra meeting

Will Steinfeld - Chilkat Valley News by Will Steinfeld - Chilkat Valley News April 30, 2026April 30, 2026
Posted inLocal News

Assembly Briefs: Smith writes big check, assembly considers major changes

Will Steinfeld - Chilkat Valley News by Will Steinfeld - Chilkat Valley News April 16, 2026April 16, 2026
The final Freeride World Tour challenger event of the season happened in Obertauern, Austria. (Freeride World Tour/courtesy)
Posted inLocal News, Haines Borough

Listen: Assembly to consider severance taxes, accessory dwelling units, and the value of the Freeride World Tour

Will Steinfeld - Chilkat Valley News by Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News and Will Steinfeld - Chilkat Valley News April 13, 2026April 13, 2026
Posted inLocal News, Government & Elections

Assembly briefs: ADUs return, trouble in the garden, severance tax arguments voiced

Will Steinfeld - Chilkat Valley News by Will Steinfeld - Chilkat Valley News March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
Posted inLocal News

Listen: Assembly to consider accessory dwelling units, bulk ore containerization and a contentious heliport permit decision

Melinda Munson - KHNSWill Steinfeld - Chilkat Valley News by Melinda Munson - KHNS and Will Steinfeld - Chilkat Valley News March 23, 2026March 23, 2026
Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News Cheryl Stickler, candidate for the Haines Borough Assembly.
Posted inNews, Haines Borough

Assembly briefs: A new borough manager, an interim police chief, and a severance tax

by Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News November 14, 2024November 15, 2024

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