It seems that the Legislature has completely departed from any consideration of a statewide Sales Tax. Collections would be left to retailers at minimal cost to the state, everyone who buys in Ak. would help support state infrastructure, it can be made equitable for people with low income, it is basically the most inclusive & fair way to fund government - & far less controversial than an income tax.
But, like battling to once again have a Clear & Equitable Share of petroleum resource income, the Legislature ignores this approach, the lawmakers continue on down the murky road to depletion of the state's savings accounts, as they enjoy their ridiculous per diem, unrestricted travel,  etc.  

Oh well, what are we, mere serfs,  to expect of an aristocracy, anyway?   

The issues, deliberately complexified by our "leaders" can be simplified and made clearly understandable by anyone with a clear mind & a fifth grader's level of intelligence & experience. Alaskans must demand it be done.