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Capitol Live: Minority members criticize budget with ‘no plan’

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Capitol Live: Minority members criticize budget with ‘no plan’

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Permanent Fund Dividend looms as House wades through budget

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Permanent Fund Dividend looms as House wades through budget

They still hadn’t talked about the dividend.

Capitol Live: Ferry system survives cuts, for now

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Capitol Live: Ferry system survives cuts, for now

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Dunleavy impatient, unhappy with House

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Dunleavy impatient, unhappy with House

Only one amendment passed Tuesday.

Eaglecrest moves one step closer to serving alcohol

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Eaglecrest moves one step closer to serving alcohol

A unanimous Senate vote “makes the pathway very clear” for Eaglecrest.

Capitol Live: House off to slow start in budget talks

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Capitol Live: House off to slow start in budget talks

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, pictured here on Feb. 18, asks why adult preventative care was targeted for elimination, saying she has heard from providers that this service often will bring people into a clinic where they can be asked if they have other medical needs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)                                Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, pictured here on Feb. 18, 2019, asks why adult preventative care was targeted for elimination, saying she has heard from providers that this service often will bring people into a clinic where they can be asked if they have other medical needs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Bills look at PFD’s future, spending cap for Legislature

One bill is meant to be a “conversation starter.”

City slams Legislature for cost-shifting vote

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City slams Legislature for cost-shifting vote

This move might cost the city immediately.

Capitol Live: Senate proposes spending cap

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Capitol Live: Senate proposes spending cap

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Lawmakers vote to pull funding for cruise compliance program

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Lawmakers vote to pull funding for cruise compliance program

Passenger fees fund the endeavor.

Effort to move legislative sessions to Anchorage overcomes hurdle

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Effort to move legislative sessions to Anchorage overcomes hurdle

Proposal would not move the capital.

Capitol Live: House votes to cut funding for cruise pollution monitoring program

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Capitol Live: House votes to cut funding for cruise pollution monitoring program

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Budget process heating up

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Capitol Live: Budget process heating up

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

State’s top public defender resigns

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State’s top public defender resigns

He’ll stay on until the state finds a replacement.

Capitol Live: House discusses new hydro project near Bristol Bay

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Capitol Live: House discusses new hydro project near Bristol Bay

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: House approves fast-tracked funding for disaster relief

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Capitol Live: House approves fast-tracked funding for disaster relief

Live updates from the Capitol.

After hearing from 1,800 Alaskans, House ready to form budget to counter Dunleavy’s

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After hearing from 1,800 Alaskans, House ready to form budget to counter Dunleavy’s

They heard from nearly 2,000 Alaskans.

Curious how budget proposal affects you? There’s a website for that

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Curious how budget proposal affects you? There’s a website for that

It’s put together by Senate Democrats.

Capitol Live: House leadership talks budget process

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Capitol Live: House leadership talks budget process

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Some Juneau residents willing to pay income tax, give up PFD to help state

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Some Juneau residents willing to pay income tax, give up PFD to help state

Dozens of people told lawmakers they’re ready to give to the state.