JUNEAU — The House of Representatives today passed a bill that took the first step toward finalizing this year’s budget, including payment of an $1,100 Permanent Fund Dividend for every Alaskan.
The Legislature formed the group to develop a comprehensive fiscal plan to address Alaska’s budget challenges, with eight members from the legislative majorities and minorities in the House and Senate assigned to play a leadership role ahead of a special session this fall.
JUNEAU – The Alaska House of Representatives voted today to finalize a budget that avoids a government shutdown and protects the essential services Alaskans rely on.
JUNEAU – Speaker Louise Stutes released the following statement this afternoon, on the eve of the current special session:
JUNEAU – The Alaska House of Representatives today voted 38-1 to pass a bill that will continue the operations of the Alaska Regional Development Organization program for another decade.
JUNEAU – The Alaska Marine Highway System, after years of struggling through budget uncertainty, now has a clear path to stability in budgeting and scheduling due to a deal between legislative leaders and the governor to use federal pandemic relief assistance on the ferries.
JUNEAU – The House of Representatives today passed a bill that secures forward funding of K-12 education.
JUNEAU – Representatives Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) and Neal Foster (D-Nome) introduced House Resolution 8 on Wednesday, to create the House Legislative Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity that will address issues of poverty and economic opportunity in Alaska.
JUNEAU – Former House Speaker Michael Bradner died today in Anchorage.
JUNEAU – Speaker Louise Stutes released the following statement after news broke that Governor Mike Dunleavy was diagnosed with COVID-19:
