Dunleavy renews call for constitutional amendments panned by financial analysts
Just as the governor is asking for Alaskans to come up with budget solutions, he’s also pushing amendments that would severely limit the state’s options.
December 2019
Few answers as Dunleavy releases budget that nearly depletes state savings to pay PFD, avoid cuts
The budget proposes to pay out a traditional PFD while making few cuts. The result is a $1.5 billion draw from the state’s last major savings account aside from the Permanent Fund.
Superior Court issues final judgment ruling forward funding of education is constitutional
The case is still likely headed to the Alaska Supreme Court.
With next year’s budget due soon, Dunleavy’s still retreating from this year’s vetoes
The governor has backtracked on a $7.5 million veto, realizing his proposal would cut too deeply.
With the budget right around the corner, here’s a chance to get educated
‘The great land is in the big squeeze.’
Alaska’s financial situation looks like it’s getting worse
It’s going to get worse and this year’s budget and vetoes won’t help.
Friday in the Sun (Dec. 6): The ‘As long as we don’t have to’ edition
Redistricting, budgeting and comms plans.
Comics: Awfully performative
The best “news” $135,000 a year can buy!
Legislature’s latest call for a consolidated UA has been rejected by regents once again
The latest round was the best shot at consolidation. It also spurred a near revolt from faculty and students.
Dunleavy promises better communication with Alaskans… once ‘they get done venting’
Real Alaskans ONLY.