Senate Republicans reject Rep. Shaw, say appointee should mirror late Sen. Birch on PFD
The latest shot in a feud between Dunleavy and Republicans over the PFD.
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ISER economist warns deep budget cuts could extend recession, potentially spread to housing market
The current recession didn’t cause particularly significant outmigration or a particularly big impacts to the housing market. That could change if the recession continues, particularly if job losses are felt by residents.
AKLEG Recap, Day 91: House clamps down on new bills
The House also passed a bill officially naming Sept. 11 as “Patriot Day.”
AKLEG Recap, Day 90: Session plods on without an end in sight
It wasn’t a particularly exciting end to the voter-approved 90-day session.
House narrowly votes to fully fund 2018 dividend. Backers say PFDs will be about $2,700.
The amendment would add about $900 million to the state operating budget.
AKLEG Recap, Week 10: House Coalition legislators at odds over PFD
The House moved to increase this year’s dividend, but it became an argument between a dividend at $1,600 or a fully funded one.
AKLEG Recap, Day 58: Proposed increase to K-12 funding advances in the House
Committees advanced key non-budget legislation on Wednesday.
House Coalition stands by proposal to put PFD in the constitution even after scathing public testimony
Testifiers misunderstood the proposal, backers say.
AKLEG Recap, Day 56: House plan to add PFD to constitution slammed after Coalition goes all in
No one likes the House plan to put the PFD and a POMV draw in the constitution.
AKLEG Recap, Week 8: Back on track or out of whack?
The Legislature is nearing what’s normally the final sprint, but there’s still plenty of ways for things to unravel.