Before adjourning on Tuesday, the legislature funded a $1,110 PFD for the second time this year. Governor Dunleavy has signed it into law which means Alaskans can count on a dividend to be paid in October.
ANCHORAGE — Following the amendment that the House Minority tacked on to Senate Bill 3006, legislators heard from healthcare workers and the Department of Health and Social Services, who advise that the bill in its current form is more detrimental than beneficial in enabling hospitals to address the COVID emergency. On that advice, the bill will not be sent back to the floor.
ANCHORAGE — The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing today on legislation that would solve the state’s structural budget deficit while also keeping the state on track to permanently provide healthy dividends to Alaskans.
This Thursday, July 29th, from 6:00pm – 9:00pm the Comprehensive Fiscal Plan Working Group will be taking public testimony at the Anchorage Legislative Office Building
I am so glad that the operating budget finally passed. It funded important programs Alaskans count on, from ferries and public education, to public safety and needed construction across Alaska.
The budget process moved slowly this year. The House organized one month late but we were still on track to get it done in time.
JUNEAU — The House of Representatives passed a bill today that would help Alaskan families get back on their feet as the economy continues to recover from the pandemic.
JUNEAU — Legislators are urging Gov. Mike Dunleavy to reconsider his decision to prematurely end distribution of federal pandemic unemployment compensation payments.
