Alaska Supreme Court releases long-awaited order on Dunleavy recall and it’s a doozy
It has big impacts for recall efforts as well as the governor’s veto power.
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Johnsen: No easy choices for University of Alaska budget
The most significant proposal in front of the Board of Regents will be to fold University of Alaska Southeast into UAA or UAF.
The tricky politics of the early PFD
It’s likely that the early payout is the governor’s latest and perhaps best shot at securing a second round of dividends, but that comes with its own can of worms.
Dunleavy’s budget vetoes have created a complete mess for schools
When the governor vetoed $30 million in state K-12 funding, he promised to replace it with federal funds, but those federal funds aren’t enough to cover both the $30 million hole AND new costs created by COVID-19.
Can Dunleavy really replace vetoes with COVID aid? We still don’t know (but it doesn’t look like it)
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she’s not willing to bet on verbal guidance from the feds.
Dunleavy repeats many vetoes that fueled the recall, betting federal COVID-19 aid can replace some
The governor claims some of the items can be replaced with federal COVID-19 funds. House Speaker Edgmon says the vetoes “gamble” the state’s future.
Three-quarters or two-thirds? House panel to hear testimony on a lower threshold for veto overrides
A group of legislators is seeking to lower the veto override threshold, which would require a constitutional amendment approved by Alaska voters.
Administration’s unexpected fees leave courts in a financial pinch
The court system has been proactive and conservative with the budget, but unexpected fees are making things tough.
Ferry-loving Sen. Stedman blasts DOT’s attempt to pin ferry troubles on Legislature
Stedman comes to the defense of his “beloved marine highway.”
Legislature’s latest call for a consolidated UA has been rejected by regents once again
The latest round was the best shot at consolidation. It also spurred a near revolt from faculty and students.