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Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media

May 23 2019
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As budget debate draws out, a deadline for state layoff notices approaches

By | Crime & Courts, Economy, Education, Politics, Southcentral, Southwest, State Government

It’s not clear that lawmakers will be able to resolve differences over PFDs by the June 3 deadline to provide layoff notices — or in time to avoid a state government shutdown on July 1. 

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May 10 2019
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The Alaska House majority caucus holds a press conference about their approach to the closing days of the legislative session, May 10, 2019. (Photo by Andrew Kitchenman/KTOO and Alaska Public Media)

Permanent fund dividend amount to be a focus in session’s closing days

By | Crime & Courts, Economy, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

The size of permanent fund dividends will be at the center of talks between the House, the Senate and Governor Mike Dunleavy as the Legislature aims to end its session on Wednesday. The House Speaker said the politically diverse House majority caucus remains united behind being responsible with the budget.

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