As cities try to house people, Dunleavy’s protest bill would further criminalize them, advocates say.
Alaska Senate sends draft capital budget to House as work continues on a state spending plan
Guarantee had been discussed as part of long-term plan to bring state expenses in line with revenue.
Changes during floor debate include $9M by Rep Andi Story, D-Juneau, for youth reading program.
Financial estimates show may not be enough revenue to cover the Legislature’s draft spending plan.
The Alaska Legislature has voted to approve a health care approach likened to a gym membership. In a 28-12 vote on Monday, the state House… Continue reading
The meeting was dysfunctional enough that the public scolded lawmakers in testimony.
$12.3 billion spending plan includes PFD of more than $2,700, but lawmakers expect changes.
Juneau’s Jesse Kiehl among dissenters in 16-3 vote, saying decision should be made locally
Legislative proposal seeks to increase civic engagement
“I guess we’ll have to go do this again,” Starla Miller said as the committee room cleared. She was one of dozens of Alaskans who… Continue reading
Maximum payouts from a fund that covers medical costs of injured seafood harvesters would be boosted under a bill that won final passage in the… Continue reading
Former commissioner: “All this will do, is it will continue to inflame passions of advocacy groups.”
The approval comes just days before a deadline to access federal grants
Plan boosts dividends $444 by abandoning agreement to put half the amount in reserve fund.
Lawmakers pass other bills, on storage rentals, fireworks rules, telemedicine and federal lands.
Decision won’t be final until at least Monday, when House is scheduled to vote on underlying bill.
Legislators work past midnight as school districts face Wednesday application deadline for program.
The Alaska Senate is moving closer to approving a state constitutional amendment that would lower the number of votes needed to override a governor’s veto… Continue reading
