The 2022 legislative session begins this Tuesday, January 18th. We will dive right into the Governor’s FY23 proposed budget, hearing bills, and other legislative business.
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.
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.
As the State House anticipates passing the FY22 Operating Budget this weekend, the House Ways and Means Committee continues to work on long-term solutions to Alaska’s $2 billion structural budget deficit.
