Alaska Legislature approves $4.5 billion budget plus $1,000 Permanent Fund dividend, then departs Juneau
Legislators approved $88 million in pandemic-response funding, but the spring supplemental dividend didn’t make the cut.
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Alaska Legislature gives Gov. Dunleavy sweeping powers to deal with coronavirus emergency
The legislation bans foreclosures and utility shutoffs and takes major action to alleviate the pandemic’s economic effects.
Alaska lawmakers, eager to go home amid virus concerns, aim to wrap up budget debate
The Alaska Legislature worked Friday to try to complete their most pressing work but had yet to finalize a state spending package or a relief bill related to the coronavirus.
Alaska House votes to give Gov. Dunleavy emergency powers to cope with coronavirus, but Legislature’s work isn’t done
Lawmakers have not finished work on the state budget or anti-pandemic measures.
Alaska House again fails to fully fund coronavirus response, wildfire recovery and Medicaid
Republicans voted against extra spending from the Constitutional Budget Reserve, citing the need to preserve negotiating power.
Emergency law may require Alaskans to vote by mail in August election
If the Legislature extends the public health emergency through November, the lieutenant governor would have the power to order the general election to be conducted by mail, also.
Alaska lawmakers vote to cap Pioneer Home rates, sending bill to Gov. Dunleavy
The new legislation follows public outcry over last year’s cost increases.
Alaska Legislature approves unemployment-aid bill, Gov. Dunleavy expected to sign
The legislation won’t help everyone, Senate Democrats warn.
Alaska Senate approves $4.6 billion budget with two $1,000 dividends
The Senate’s budget must be negotiated with the House and is likely to change.
Alaska will begin rationing Medicaid funding
The Alaska Legislature has failed to approve money needed to cover expenses.
Alaska Legislature in ‘race to finish’ budget work before coronavirus arrives in Juneau
The goal is a “soft adjournment” on Friday.
Bill that eases restrictions on unemployment aid amid coronavirus emergency passes Alaska House
The measure is supported by Gov. Mike Dunleavy and next heads to the Senate.
Alaska House Republicans block funding for big spending bill that includes coronavirus emergency aid
Only $244 million was approved to cover a $360 million supplemental spending bill. The Alaska Senate had approved fully funding the bill in a 16-0 vote.
Alaska House lawmakers struggle to react quickly to coronavirus response needs
Legislators on Monday failed to muster the votes they needed to move legislation more quickly.
Alaska Legislature discloses contingency plans for working under coronavirus
Legislators are required to self-quarantine for two weeks after any Outside travel.
To stop coronavirus spread, Alaska legislators close state Capitol to public
Legislative Information Offices around the state were also closing for in-person assistance.
Anchorage legislator and 2 associates charged with election misconduct
The charges against Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, her former chief of staff and another man relate to actions during the 2014 and 2018 Alaska election campaigns.
Opponents of $40 million Kake Road in Southeast Alaska argue for shifting cash to ferry system
The Kake access project would link 21 miles of existing logging roads with 13 miles of new roads across Kupreanof Island.
Alaska Legislature OKs emergency funding for coronavirus response
The Legislature is speeding its approach to the state budget, fearing the Capitol might be shut down if the virus arrives in Juneau.
Alaska lawmakers make plans in case coronavirus emerges in Juneau
Sen. Gary Stevens said lawmakers could look at whether to close the Capitol to the public or a change in rules that would allow votes by phone.