Dunleavy has made a real mess of things, but at least there’s a silver lining
Dunleavy had hoped to keep $4 billion ready to spend but a screw up with the budget means that money will be socked away forever.
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Dunleavy blinks in standoff with courts, picks Judge Henderson for Supreme Court
Like he did with his accidental non-veto of one of the biggest single lines in the entire state budget, Dunleavy today relented in his fight with the judiciary.
Former Rep. Les Gara announces exploratory committee for governor
Gara, who left the Legislature after not seeking re-election in 2018, set his sights on Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy in his announcement this afternoon.
Dunleavy backpedals, won’t fight $4 billion Permanent Fund transfer
Oops.
Wednesday in the Sun (June 30): The Breaking Point edition
Taking off for a long weekend after the 160-day slog that was this legislative session.
Can legislative minorities hold government hostage? Effective date lawsuit tentatively moves forward
The case has its own legal problems that will need to be sorted out before it gets to the meat of the issue.
Shutdown averted. House approves key vote on budget, fiscal plan working group
The budget now heads to the governor.
Comic: Painted into a corner
A perfect strategy.
The clock’s ticking if legislators want to avoid a shutdown
Will an agreement come together or will wishlists see nearly 8% of the Alaska workforce laid off on July 1?
Friday in the Sun (June 25): The Government Pause edition
There’s probably a world beyond the politics of the state shutdown, I just don’t have time to look.