The bill offered Tuesday executes an accounting trick that makes it easier to access the state’s $10 billion Constitutional Budget Reserve.
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Alaska pastor’s missionary trip to Nepal becomes relief effort
On April 25th, Pastor Mike Sloan and his group were on a plane from Bangkok to Kathmandu when the earthquake struck.
Tax Revenue Plummets in Oil Producing States
In Alaska, cuts to education and seniors’ programs also have been proposed this year to balance the budget. One program not being cut: the dividends program, which pays Alaska residents a portion of oil tax revenue, which was almost $1,900 per person in 2014.
State employees receive email from governor warning them of layoffs
Lawmakers last month approved a $5 billion budget that only provides $2 billion in funding.
Bethel government moves to address growing heroin problem
An elected official, who recently received a death threat for publicly talking about Bethel’s heroin issue, brought forward the initiative.
Little Norway festival gets underway in Petersburg
Fur-clad Vikings and Valkyries are roaming the streets throughout the weekend, making sure people are enjoying themselves.
State legislatures quarrel over whether to expand Medicaid
Medicaid expansion was a big deal in a handful of state legislatures this year. Wyoming said no. Tennessee said no. But Montana said yes, and three more states are coming down to the wire.
Fish labeled ‘Alaska Pollock’ may actually be Russian-caught
The policy allows Russian fish to masquerade as Alaskan, says one U.S. senator.
Kick the Bucket: The future of rural sanitation in Alaska
Federal and state funding isn’t keeping up with the need, and the situation is likely to get worse due to climate change.
Live in the Arts Room with Sean Tracey and Nate May
Longtime Alaska musicians Sean Tracey and Nate May dropped into KTOO to play three tunes for a gracious staff audience on a Friday afternoon. Tracey’s songwriting has been described as “Psycho-Tonk” and “Ameribilly,” and May’s Telecaster playing is just plain tasty. In addition to this video, you can hear an extended interview with Tracey here.