Bill Hall

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Bill Hall is a lifelong Alaskan with experience in local government, banking, politics, and education. He recently facilitated 10 dialogues on the referendum to repeal SB 21 in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Seward, Homer and Cordova as part of an evolving network of library-based civic dialogue called Lets Talk Alaska. The opinions expressed here are his own.

Letter: A colony worth keeping

It could be different if we, voters, would elect officials who understood and would be faithful to their oath of allegiance to our constitution.

By Bill Hall●

May 25, 2023 at 10:54 am

To find Alaska's voice on the budget, we need to speak -- and listen

OPINION: If Alaska is no more than a battleground of competing self-interests, we'll have a bear of a time resolving our fiscal woes with a fair solution. There's a better way.

By Bill Hall●

February 16, 2016 at 6:35 pm

10 things to consider after 'Conversation with Alaskans' on fiscal future

OPINION: The discussion sessions in Fairbanks were a good beginning to a public conversation that should continue, and should recognize several important things.

By Bill Hall●

June 11, 2015 at 6:30 pm

SB 21 is flawed: Alaska's leaders can do better

OPINION: Voting yes to repeal SB 21 will give a new legislature, and hopefully a new governor, a second chance at a tax system that is fair to the industry and provides maximum benefits to the people of Alaska.

By Bill Hall●

August 11, 2014 at 4:05 pm