Near-unanimous budget vote still dramatic thanks to Eastman. AKLEG Day 37 recap
Leave it to Eastman.
supplemental budget
Ferry outage in Southeast Alaska could extend through end of March. AKLEG Day 17 Recap
“There’s a good likelihood we will not have service in Southeast in March,” conceded Department of Transportation Commissioner John MacKinnon on Thursday.
Dunleavy asks for $128.7 million to cover Medicaid cuts legislators said were unrealistic. AKLEG Day 16 Recap
Legislators warned the governor against deep cuts, calling them unrealistic “flim-flam” last year. Now Dunleavy’s asking for money to cover his error.
Alaska’s financial situation looks like it’s getting worse
It’s going to get worse and this year’s budget and vetoes won’t help.
AKLEG Recap, Day 37: Legislators introduce three dozen more personal bills
The deadline for personal legislation saw more than 60 bills introduced this week.