Gambling will be among options to close future state budget gap, Alaska revenue commissioner says

Gambling will be among options to close future state budget gap, Alaska revenue commissioner says

Article brief provided by Alaska Public Media & KTOO - Juneau
  • Andrew Kitchenman, Alaska Public Media & KTOO - Juneau
June 10, 2021 6:52 PM
  • Andrew Kitchenman, Alaska Public Media & KTOO - Juneau

Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration plans to present lawmakers with a few revenue options during the second special session later this summer.

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State Revenue Commissioner Lucinda Mahoney told the House Finance Committee on Tuesday that the options would include the governor’s proposal to expand gambling in the state. She said the administration is seeking more detailed analysis of how much money it would raise.

“What is more important about that initiative is the economic impact of that industry on our economy,” she said. “And the potential to diversify the economy.”