A state official estimates the rating downgrades since last year could cost the state an extra $5 million to $6 million over 20 years on a $100 million transportation bond issuance.
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.
Prosecutors haven’t decided whether to charge Sen. Wilson in slapping
A state law makes legislators immune to arrests for misdemeanors while the Legislature is in session. The Legislature has been out of session since July 16 for the first time since the incident.
Motor fuel tax stalls in a year of few bills
Lawmakers have passed fewer bills in 2017 than any year in the state’s history, but it seemed that Senate Bill 25 stood one of the best chances of passing.
Walker says future special sessions depend on progress
Walker said he’s optimistic that Saturday’s agreement on oil and gas taxes means lawmakers can reach agreement on other issues.
Special session ends with compromise on oil and gas tax credits
The Senate voted to return for a third special session, but the House didn’t take a similar vote on Saturday. Lawmakers have yet to pass a capital budget.
With hedging statements, Alaska lawmakers say they’re close on oil and gas compromise
Anchorage Republican Sen. Cathy Giessel said, “I believe we have come to an agreement. We’re still working out details, but I feel very optimistic.”