It’s almost over. AKLEG Day 120 Recap
Things are nearly done, for now.
May 2020
Legislature close to finalizing relief spending, small business grant applications to open next week
With the Legislature nearly complete with approving nearly $1 billion in coronavirus relief spending, state officials say they’re ready to start putting that money out…
They’re back! AKLEG DAY 119 Recap
It was largely uneventful.
‘It’s a free country.’ Dunleavy plans near-full reopening, says Alaska’s ready if more get sick
“We don’t direct how people should live their lives,” said Dr. Anne Zink, the state’s chief medical officer.
Friday in the Sun (May 15): The Back to Juneau edition
Session, session, lawsuits, session and a Hitler apologist.
Lawsuit filed challenging Legislature’s less-than-legal approach to CARES Act spending: Report
It turns out not everyone was willing to look the other way.
Recall Dunleavy campaign has sent out more than 20,000 sign-at-home booklets
The campaign has also launched an ad campaign following its victory in the Alaska Supreme Court.
Instead of loans, Alaska plans cash payments to help small businesses survive COVID-19
Business leaders have argued loans are an unnecessary additional risk for businesses that don’t know when income will return to normal.
Legislature pushes past constitutional issues to approve more than $1 billion in revised CARES Act spending
Despite all the handwringing over the process, the Legislature and governor made significant revisions to the proposals that added much-needed clarity and utility to the spending.
RIVERA and QUINN-DAVIDSON: Leading the Alaskan way
“The coronavirus has laid bare systemic issues in our society. We must be thoughtful about how we use any funds the Municipality receives to address COVID-19. Our values as a community should be reflected in the decisions we make in the coming months.”