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‘Challenging budget decisions ahead’: CBJ seeks feedback facing loss of revenue
The city expects a $10-12 million reduction in general fund revenue following tax cuts approved in October’s elections.
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Dunleavy vetoes $200 of $700 BSA increase as he signs state budget for coming year
Governor cites low oil prices for $122 million in total cuts to budget approved by Legislature.
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Assembly approves budget that hikes mill rate to 10.24; also OKs 5% annual increase in utilities fees
City leaders reject cuts proposed by mayor, who expresses concern about tax-limiting ballot measures.
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US House Republicans push through massive tax and spending bill slashing Medicaid
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House early Thursday approved the “big, beautiful bill” that Republican leaders spent months negotiating…
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$1,000 PFD approved by legislative conference committee as part of final compromise state budget
Lower-than-expected oil prices results in lowest inflation-adjusted dividend since payouts began in 1982.
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Most state services will see no new funding in final Alaska state budget draft
Flat funding, combined with inflation, will mean service cuts in many places across the state.
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Assembly’s budget deep dive: Debate spans from $3M to support Eaglecrest to $2,000 for veterans’ events
City leaders spend marathon evening seeking to resolve notable items during year when funds are short.
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Amid budget struggle, Alaska has little money for new construction or renovation
State’s capital budget about to pass Legislature with no projects for individual legislators’ districts.
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PFD of $1,000 or $1,400? Ban on abortion funds or not? Fate of state’s budget now in hands of six legislators
Conference committee seeks to resolve 400 differences in House, Senate budgets as session nears end.
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Alaska Senate approves pared-down budget draft while warning of ‘coming storm’ in state finances
Proposal now goes to the House; if lawmakers reject it there, further negotiations are in store.
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Alaska Senate committee’s draft budget has a surplus — and that’s a sign of trouble
Committee leaders say they’ve created a “buffer” against a huge expected deficit in 2026.
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Alaska Senate committee’s draft budget cuts $206 million from House plan but still has deficit
Proposal eliminates proposals for new troopers, help for education and would cut prison space.
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Alaska House approves draft budget with large deficit and estimated $1,400 dividend
Under-construction state operating budget now goes to Senate, which is expected to make further cuts.
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Alaska lawmakers are divided over state budget, stuck without agreement over dividend, schools
House majority leaders appeal to GOP minority, Gov. Dunleavy for agreement on spending plan.
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State budget with $1.9B deficit and ‘full’ $3,800 PFD sent to House floor; expect drastic revisions by Senate
House Finance plan passes after battles among allies as well as opponents; vote on $1,000 PFD fails 7-4.
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Proposed CBJ budget eyes increase to 10.19 mills due to school building takeover, other costs
Unknowns as Assembly begins two-month process are contract negotiations, federal funding.
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The Alaska House budget currently has a ‘full’ PFD of about $3,800. Except it really doesn’t.
Legislators on all sides agree PFD will shrink drastically before floor vote to avoid $2 billion deficit.
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As Alaska Legislature tackles education funding, a bigger budget debate looms
State faces short-term and long-term fiscal problems this year, with many options being considered.
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Dunleavy signs state budget with $680 BSA increase, vetoes tens of millions in other education spending
Broadband for rural schools, K-3 reading assistance, disaster aid, ferry system among other vetoes.
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With city taking over school buildings, leaders balk at funding for newly built projects
Assembly members reject $4M for new nonprofit family center site, suggest using existing facilities.