Today, the House passed out a budget that prioritized education, public safety, and included a $1600 PFD. This budget adjusts for inflation and restores critical public services. It includes a $19 million restoration to the University, $942 million to inflation-proof the Permanent Fund…..
Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 3rd is the deadline to vote in the Anchorage Municipal Election. Traditional polling locations are no longer an option for voting on Election Day, so remember to send in your ballot!
Juneau – Today, the Alaska House of Representatives met their Constitutional duty to pass an operating budget for the State of Alaska. House Bill 286 largely maintains the current level of essential services, fully-funds Alaska’s Base Student Allocation (BSA), includes additional resources to keep Alaskans safe in their homes and businesses, and authorizes the payment of a $1,600 Permanent Fund Dividend to eligible Alaskans.
Juneau – The Alaska House Majority Coalition will hold a press availability Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. to answer questions from reporters covering the 30th Alaska State Legislature. Participants will include Speaker of the House Rep. Bryce Edgmon (D-Dillingham), House Finance Committee Co-Chair Rep. Paul Seaton (R-Homer), House Finance Committee Co-Chair Rep. Neal Foster (D-Nome), and House Fisheries Committee Chair Rep. Louise Stutes (R-Kodiak).
Greetings from Juneau on this 77th day of the session. I hope that everyone enjoyed their Passover or Easter celebrations, and avoided being pranked on April Fools’ Day. 2018 is the first time in 62 years that Easter has occurred on April Fools’ Day.
