Earthquake relief bill advances in Alaska Senate
It could receive a vote of the full Senate as soon as Wednesday.
Alaska Legislature
House Republicans refuse vote on Dunleavy education cuts
The cuts were rejected anyway.
Following in House footsteps, Dunleavy plans budget roadshow
The governor says Alaska is at a ‘pivotal point.’
Permanent Fund revenue tops oil and taxes as Alaska’s budget foundation
The forecast for oil revenue has been lowered again.
Alaska House’s budget roadshow begins next Saturday
The weekend hearings would not overlap with normal business.
Drained after the Southcentral earthquake, Alaska’s disaster relief fund is running out of money
According to state estimates, the fund will be exhausted by April 1 unless lawmakers act quickly.
Alaska House panel will take public testimony on budget across the state
No dates or locations for the unprecedented hearings have been announced. A schedule is expected in the coming days.
Alaska lawmakers suggest rolling back new ethics rules they describe as unworkable
State senators cited an inability to talk privately with constituents due to conflict-of-interest legislation passed last year.
Permanent Fund dividend payback proposal snared by legal dispute
Legislative and executive branch lawyers disagree about whether the governor’s proposal is legal.
As public weighs in, Alaska legislators consider alternatives to ferry system shutdown
The governor’s budget does not include enough money to keep ships sailing after the end of September.
Dunleavy nominates BLM petroleum engineer to oil and gas conservation board
The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission is tasked with preventing the waste of the state’s oil and gas.
Alaska Legislature approves resolution in favor of ANWR drilling
The measure will be submitted as a public comment in favor of an upcoming lease sale by the federal government.
Seeking to limit spending, Gov. Dunleavy restricts state travel and hiring
The governor’s chief of staff must approve new high-level employees statewide.
Alaska governor wants lawmakers to offer budget ideas
Gov, Mike Dunleavy told reporters that while he attends an energy conference next week in Texas he hopes the legislature will “get serious” about budget proposals.
The Alaska State Fair’s alcohol license is safe — for now
Other businesses aren’t as lucky under the state alcohol board’s enforcement of an old state law.
ISER analysis: Governor’s budget would extend state recession
An Anchorage economist estimates a loss of 7,146 jobs, even after a PFD boost.
State economists say Dunleavy budget will mean job losses, but details are lacking
A higher Permanent Fund dividend could balance some of the negative effects, one official says.
Dunleavy tells University of Alaska students and employees he’s ‘agnostic’ on budget
In a letter mailed to more than 20,000 Alaskans, the governor said it’s up to the Legislature to make the university affordable.
Legislative roundup: Senate passes pro-drilling ANWR resolution
Also, a loophole-fixing crime bill is advancing in the committee process.
In Anchorage, Gov. Dunleavy’s proposed budget may mean a boost in property taxes. Here’s why.
To pay portions of the state deficit, the governor’s budget pushes some costs to the municipality.