AKLEG Day 98: Senate rolls out budget with full funding for school bond debt program
Here’s what happened on Day 98.
operating budget
Legislature approves ‘early’ funding for education, but debate over school funding isn’t over
Legislators will still have to figure out whether they will approve boosted funding for this year.
AKLEG Recap, Day 86: House Majority Coalition down to 21 members
The treatment of the smoke-free workplace bill was a step too far.
AKLEG Recap, Day 85: Smoke-free workplace bill poised to finally pass the Legislature
Legislators are working like they’ll be out in 90 days. Here’s what happened and what to look forward to.
AKLEG Recap, Day 79: Senate panel approves $5 million increase for University of Alaska
The increase is $5 million above the flat funding proposed by Gov. Bill Walker and about $14 million below what’s proposed in the House budget.
The House has finally passed the operating budget. Here’s how it’s changed.
It’s the latest the budget has ever passed the House since the creation of the 90-day session.
AKLEG Recap, Week 11: Operating budget almost finally ready for vote in House
There have been better weeks for the Alaska Legislature.
House has second thoughts on $2,700 PFD and votes for a $1,600 PFD instead
Instead, legislators voted to support a $1,600 dividend.
AKLEG Recap, Day 72: Operating budget in limbo while House gathers votes
The Senate also seems to be backing away from a major voter record law change.
AKLEG Recap, Day 71: Walker signs fast-track budget to keep ferries, Medicaid running
The House continued to be frozen over the operating budget.