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.
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$3,000 PFD bill dies in Senate procedural vote, operating budget approved
It’s not clear what’s next for the dividend.
AKLEG DAY 72: Senators open discussion on changing PFD formula, possibly putting it in the constitution
The PFD, the roadshow, the budget and ethics. Here’s what happened on Day 72.
AKLEG Day 51: Senators question how many additional victims were created by appointee’s inaction
“I wonder how many victims or how many additional young people were victimized because the district and the school board essentially ignored the repeated occurrences that happened in seven different incidents,” Sen. Peter Micciche said of Dunleavy appointee Trevor Shaw’s handling of a teacher who’s been convicted of sexually assaulting minors.
Legislators left fuming after so-called economic analysis fails to answer basic questions about Dunleavy’s budget
Some legislators walked away feeling that no economic analysis had been done before the budget was submitted to the Legislature.
AKLEG Day 50: Dunleavy’s PFD repayment plan has residency requirements that are likely unconstitutional
The 50th day of the Alaska Legislature is in the books. Finance subcommittees continued the grind, we heard more from the public on the PFD…
Unpacking the State of the State: Big talk, but little substance
By contributing writer TJ Presley In keeping with his campaign style, Mike Dunleavy’s first State of the State speech was, let’s say, light on the…
Gov. Dunleavy’s plan to repay dividends will keep you waiting until 2021
Dunleavy’s proposal would stretch out the repayment of dividends over the next three dividends.
Gov. Dunleavy’s first crack at budget ups PFD to $3,000, puts off back payments for another day
There’s few changes from Gov. Bill Walker’s budget beyond increasing the PFD and revising the oil revenue forecast, but a promise for big cuts in the future.
Green Button: Eight winners and some honorable mentions from the 2018 session
From smoking bills to university and from foster care to the wealthy, here’s our winners list for the 2018 legislative session.