One of the most contentious ballot questions of two years ago – the tax on North Slope natural gas that is not offered for production – is back before the public. The so-called Reserves Tax failed on a nearly two-to-one margin following a major campaign against it by the oil industry and headed by then-governor Frank Murkowski. But the paperwork for a new initiative was filed today by three legislative Democrats – Harry Crawford, David Guttenberg and Beth Kerttula.
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
