Public testimony split on bill that would introduce an income tax

 
Juneau resident Martin Stepetin testifies Friday in favor of House Bill 115, which would introduce an income tax and draw Permanent Fund earnings to pay for state government. (Photo by Andrew Kitchenman/Alaska Public Media/KTOO)
Public testimony was split Friday on a bill that would introduce an income tax and use money from Permanent Fund earnings to pay for state government.
Homer resident Julia Person supported House Bill 115.
The measure would create a state income tax that’s 15