One nominee was rejected on a 0-60 vote, which may be a first for the Alaska Legislature.
Supporters say it avoids pitfalls in previous system nixed in 2006 due to multibillion-dollar shortfall.
Alaska would be on the same time zone as Seattle for four months of the year is bill becomes law.
Exemptions allowed for certain occupations and “mission-critical” purposes.
Some Republicans in D.C. balk at full $880B reduction; work requirements, other trims still in play.
Suzanne Downing, founder of Must Read Alaska and former Juneau Empire managing editor, spurned by 21-17 vote.
Line-item veto could leave districts with less money for months; legality of such action is questioned
Bill would be first state measure to raise significant new revenue in a decade.
Proposal now goes to the House; if lawmakers reject it there, further negotiations are in store.
The state’s House and Senate have approved a resolution supporting Canadian independence, a “slap” to Trump.
Legislators say Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration isn’t answering questions about a key revenue bill.
Committee leaders say they’ve created a “buffer” against a huge expected deficit in 2026.
Amid a severe state budget deficit, the Alaska Senate Finance Committee is proposing the lowest Permanent Fund dividend in five years and — if adjusted… Continue reading
Education commissioner tells school districts to support governor’s policy goals or risk losing funds.
As protesters plea for reverse to program cuts, Senate budget leader says PFD may shrink to $1,000.
Bill returned to Senate, which passed it 19-1, to fix error in amendment; House vote expected by Wednesday
Correction: The headline and article have been corrected to reflect the fact that Alaska is the first state to require warnings of the link between… Continue reading
About 250 high schoolers seek same funding vetoed by governor, as Legislature now eyes lower amount.
Changes easing charter school rules, adding new district evaluations fall short of governor’s agenda.
Proposal eliminates proposals for new troopers, help for education and would cut prison space.
