Democratic Minority Leader Berta Gardner said she was disappointed the legislature couldn’t agree on a comprehensive fiscal plan.
Andrew Kitchenman
State Government Reporter, Alaska Public Media & KTOO
State government plays an outsized role in the life of Alaskans. As the state continues to go through the painful process of deciding what its priorities are, I bring Alaskans to the scene of a government in transition.
House adjourns unproductive special session
Chenault said the legislature already considered the Permanent Fund restructuring and tax increases that Gov. Bill Walker asked them to pass.
Walker administration projects deep cuts to government, schools if legislature doesn’t act
State budget director Pat Pitney said the no action plan would cut funding to state agencies from more than $4 billion to only $1.5 billion, creating a dire situation.
Legislature may try Friday to override budget vetoes, dividend cut
Walker vetoed $1.29 billion in spending. He also delayed $250 million in transportation projects.
House weighs whether to act in special session
The House is divided over whether or not to try to overturn Gov. Bill Walker’s vetoes of Permanent Fund Dividend money.
As budget is sliced, Alaskans feel the cuts
The Walker administration will aim to leave vacant positions unfilled and give those workers whose positions are eliminated enough notice for them to find new jobs.
Back in Juneau, legislature faces uncertain path in fifth special session
It’s not clear if there are enough votes in the House to pass a bill to restructure Permanent Fund earnings to pay for state government.
Gov. Walker faces recall bid backed by two-time U.S. Senate candidate Miller
The petition must gather roughly 70,000 signatures in 180 days before the recall would be placed on the ballot.
Update: Walker halves dividends, cuts $1.5 billion from budget
Gov. Walker said he was taking responsibility for the cuts so lawmakers won’t suffer at the polls. “Any excuses now – it’s just pure politics,” he said.
Walker picks Fairbanks Four lawyer to serve as attorney general
Lindemuth said her work on the Fairbanks Four case is among the most meaningful she’s done in her life.