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Aug 22 2019

Emergency room entrance at Bartlett Regional Hospital.

Budget cuts rely on Medicaid savings that will be difficult to achieve

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Health, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

Once a state makes someone eligible for Medicaid, they’re entitled to receive health care — and their provider is entitled to be paid.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | August 22, 2019 7:26 pm

Aug 20 2019

Gov. Mike Dunleavy signs Senate Bill 2002, which funds the capital budget over the next year and maintains 54 separate accounts that fund specific programs like power cost equalization, Aug. 8, 2019. (Photo by Wesley Early/Alaska Public Media)

Dunleavy repeats calls for closing budget gap, paying full dividends

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

Including Dunleavy’s vetoes, the budget cut state spending directly controlled by the Legislature by roughly $400 million.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | August 20, 2019 5:14 pm

Aug 19 2019

An above-ground section of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System near the Toolik Lake Research Station in the North Slope Borough. (Photo by Rashah McChesney/Alaska's Energy Desk)

Initiative would increase state oil taxes, eliminate tax credits

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Arctic, Energy & Mining, North Slope, Politics, State Government

Oil industry representatives say the initiative would hurt the industry.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | August 19, 2019 7:01 pm

Aug 19 2019

Governor signs $1,600 PFD, says third special session would focus on full dividend

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Politics, State Government

For the second time, Dunleavy vetoed funding to reimburse municipalities for school construction debt and to pay for Medicaid.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | August 19, 2019 6:30 pm

Aug 16 2019

Recall Dunleavy volunteers Frankie Urquhart, left, Jessie Chapman and Pat Chapman gather signatures on Aug. 1 in downtown Ketchikan for a petition to remove Gov. Mike Dunleavy from office. (Photo by Elizabeth Gabriel/KRBD)

Group seeking Dunleavy recall isn’t stopping at minimum as it continues to gather signatures

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

A Recall Dunleavy organizer says the campaign isn’t slowing down after the veto reversals.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | August 16, 2019 5:51 pm

Aug 15 2019

Dunleavy points to university budget cut agreement as a model

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Interior, Politics, Southcentral, State Government

Nonprofit leaders have said they’re open to working with the governor. But it’s unclear how the approach will work in practice.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | August 15, 2019 6:22 pm

Aug 14 2019

Dunleavy cites public response in veto reversals

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

Gov. Mike Dunleavy hasn’t wavered from many of his positions since taking office. But that changed this week.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | August 14, 2019 10:54 pm

Aug 12 2019

AlexAnna Salmon speaks at the Native Issues Forum held on July 30 at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall in Juneau. She is the president of the Igiugig Tribal Village Council. (Photo by Andrew Kitchenman/KTOO and Alaska Public Media)

Alaska Natives pushing against budget cuts say the state can learn from their cultures

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Alaska Native Arts & Culture, Economy, Politics, Southeast, Southwest, State Government

One village leader said the cultures and traditions of Alaska Natives have prepared them to respond to the cuts.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | August 12, 2019 6:58 pm

Aug 08 2019

Anchorage Permanent Fund Dividend Office 2016 03 14

Dunleavy decision on PFD could affect timing of dividend payment

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Politics, Southcentral, Southwest, State Government

If Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoes the $1,600 PFD the Legislature passed, Alaskans could receive dividends later than normal this year.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | August 8, 2019 6:06 pm

Aug 08 2019

Alaska state Sen. Chris Birch dies at 68

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Politics, Southcentral, State Government

Birch died Wednesday after suffering heart complications, according to his family. In his work as a lawmaker, Birch spoke about taking the long view in policymaking.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | August 8, 2019 11:02 am

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Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media

Budget cuts rely on Medicaid savings that will be difficult to achieve

Dunleavy repeats calls for closing budget gap, paying full dividends

Initiative would increase state oil taxes, eliminate tax credits

Governor signs $1,600 PFD, says third special session would focus on full dividend

Group seeking Dunleavy recall isn’t stopping at minimum as it continues to gather signatures

Dunleavy points to university budget cut agreement as a model

Dunleavy cites public response in veto reversals

Alaska Natives pushing against budget cuts say the state can learn from their cultures

Dunleavy decision on PFD could affect timing of dividend payment

Alaska state Sen. Chris Birch dies at 68

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