I thought Wohlforth made a convincing argument for a broad based statewide sales tax the other day. 
The State of Washington comes to mind, and is a perfect example of a statewide sales tax that energizes economic activity and encourage new economic growth leading to additional sales tax revenue, employment growth and increased education funding.
I think Andy should grow up and stop with the brinkmanship and do what's right for Alaska. A statewide sales tax is the only fair broad based tax where every Alaskan pays something regardless of their economic standing. The House economic plan essentially kicks the can down the road.
Nobody is asking the working poor to pay an income tax on the Medicaid benefits they receive but I don't think we should be leaving entitlements like these out of the equation. Anyone who can afford a coke, fries and hamburger can afford a 25 cent sales tax.
A 3% sales tax will bring in 500 million/year.