Nearly two-thirds of all legislators claimed at least some retroactive per diem. Four claimed the max.
Four legislators claimed the maximum amount.
August 2019
‘Stay tuned to the radio,’ Dunleavy said in wildfire update right before vetoing public radio funds
The satellite-based emergency relay network is still in place, but the vetoes will hit rural public radio stations that also play a strong role in keeping their communities informed and safe particularly hard.
University of Alaska regents terminate declaration of financial exigency, brace for uncertain future
The University of Alaska has escaped the worst-case scenario, but there are still major cuts in its future.
New initiative would increase oil taxes on established fields
Sponsors say they believe the changes would increase oil revenue to the state by about $1 billion a year.
Dunleavy says he’ll sign off on $1,600 PFD in prepared video, dodging questions from the press
The governor pledges a third special session focused on the dividend.
Friday in the Sun (Aug. 16): The ‘Cruelty Method of Governing’ Edition
It’s good to be back.
Recall Dunleavy group says it’s collected enough signatures for first phase of recall
The group has 1,000 more than it needs but will plan on collecting through the end of the month.
Comic: Inside Out
A look behind the scenes.
Dunleavy’s ‘deal’ with UA is yet another attempt to circumvent the Legislature
The latest in a long-running effort to consolidate power.
Campaign 2020 is Off with a Bang. Liz Snyder Rakes in the Cash.
Usually Summers in Alaska are a time when fishing, vacations and recreation push politics out of people’s minds May through August. Not this year. The ongoing controversy over the budget, vetoes, and the very real Recall has kept the politics pot boiling.