‘Perhaps we could talk about sales taxes.’ Dunleavy administration seeks money for tax team
The administration said it’d like to engage the Legislature on new revenue. “In specific, perhaps we could talk about sales taxes.”
AKLEG Recaps
Administration struggles to explain no-bid contract to grandson of key Dunleavy donor
The administration said the contract was so small it doesn’t merit additional scrutiny, but they struggled to explain exactly what the state was getting out of the contract.
Will Dunleavy veto a hike to motor fuel taxes? Can’t say. AKLEG Day 14 Recap
The Legislature is nibbling around the edges on new revenue as the House starts to pull together its budget. Here’s some of what happened on…
‘As I was surprised to find on Wikipedia…’ AKLEG Day 9 Recap
Rep. Eastman tried to cite Wikipedia in an attempt to extract his anti-abortion bill from committee.
Dunleavy admin says state must rework formula programs like K-12, Medicaid and even the PFD
The administration just isn’t offering any recommendations on how to make what would be incredibly unpopular cuts.
‘How are you helping us when you’re giving us no solutions?’ AKLEG Day 8 Recap
Legislators bristle at the governor’s lack of leadership on the state’s financial issues.
Too little, too late. State of the State recap
A lottery that would close less than 1 percent of the deficit, a PFD for land proposal, effusive praise for Trump and resource development, and a nod toward unity.
Legislature will try for veto overrides. AKLEG Day 3 Recap
It was a busy day.
The three-quarter vote lurks. AKLEG Day 2 Recap
A three-quarter vote would be exceedingly difficult for either chamber to muster without some serious deal-making.
Capitol Punishment. AKLEG Day 1 Recap
Day 1 drama.