In March, the House and Senate agreed to a budget compromise that provides critical funding for the State of Alaska to effectively respond to the COVID-19 crisis, ensures that essential services will continue without interruption in the upcoming fiscal year, and funds a $1,000 Permanent Fund Dividend. On Tuesday, Governor Dunleavy announced $271 million (UGF) in cuts to the budget.
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Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: Legislature Passes Operating Budget and COVID-19 Update
This weekend, the legislature passed the state’s operating and capital budgets, House Bill 205, in record time. After 68 days of work, we approved a budget that provides frontline emergency responders with the tools they need to keep us healthy and protects essential services.
Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: COVID-19 Update & Unemployment Insurance Bill Passes Legislature
The legislature continues work to finish the FY2021 budget as soon as possible. House Bill 205, a bill acting as both an Operating budget and a budget making Capital appropriations, passed the Senate on Monday afternoon and was referred to a conference committee Monday evening
Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: COVID-19 Update & Small Business Assistance
The legislature has been working to address the many challenges related to COVID-19. On Thursday, the House passed a bill that will make sure eligible Alaskans can receive Unemployment Insurance as quickly as possible.
Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: COVID-19 Update and Budget Public Testimony
The World Health Organization has officially characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. Moving forward, we will continue to post periodic updates on developments related to COVID-19.
Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: House Passes Operating Budget
This week, we considered amendments to the FY21 operating budget, House Bill 205, on the House Floor. Following work on the amendments, we approved the operating budget, which now goes to the Senate. I am pleased we are working together to complete our work in a timely fashion.
Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: Last Chance to Take Constituent Survey
Last month, we launched our electronic Constituent Survey! The survey will remain open until March 6. Please take a minute to share your thoughts….
Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: House Passes Supplemental Budget
Last week, our Start of Session Newsletter and Constituent Survey arrived in mailboxes! You can complete the survey by hand and mail it to our office, or you can save a stamp and complete our survey online.