Dividend dispute presents an elephant-sized dilemma for Alaska lawmakers in special session
Three unresolved questions are preventing agreement among House, Senate and governor.
As special session begins, Alaska lawmakers reach deal to repeal and replace SB 91
Budget and dividend discussions remain unresolved and are likely to take weeks.
Dunleavy calls Alaska Legislature into special session as lawmakers hit constitutional limit
The Permanent Fund dividend, state operating budget and SB 91 repeal are still unresolved.
Entering final day of regular session, Alaska lawmakers double down on school funding dispute with Gov. Dunleavy
In addition, the Permanent Fund dividend could be split from budget legislation while lawmakers remain deadlocked on the payout.
Alaska House rejects Senate changes to crime bill, making special session likely
The regular session’s constitutional end is Wednesday, and plenty of work remains.
Alaska Senate passes crime law to ‘repeal and replace’ controversial SB 91
The measure goes back to the House for one final vote before going to the governor.
Legislators may avert some property tax hikes with latest version of state budget
A House-Senate compromise is coming together before the scheduled end of the session.
Senate delays decision on anti-crime legislation
New fiscal estimates indicate the measure will cost more than $100 million over two years.
Former mayoral candidate leaves governor’s inner circle
Amy Demboski is joining the staff of the Alaska Department of Commerce.
Alaska Senate’s anti-crime bill advances with tougher penalties for drug possession
A vote on the proposal is scheduled for Monday.
Dunleavy denies claims in loyalty pledge lawsuits brought by former state employees
Three, backed by the ACLU, have filed suit in federal court.
Alaska lawmakers speed toward Wednesday finish line for budget, dividend and crime legislation
May 15 is the constitutional end of the regular session.