Eastman hasn’t backed down from comments he made earlier this week. He said “rather than taking the word of my constituents or my word that we have a hearing to delve into how our funds are currently being used.”
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.
Deep differences remain with two weeks to go in Alaska’s legislative session
There are few signs of progress on reaching compromises on the budget and a long-term plan to pay for it.
Rep. Eastman: Some women ‘glad’ to be pregnant for Medicaid-funded travel for abortions
Eastman didn’t provide evidence for this, but said he had been told this by friends and acquaintances.
Alaska Native representatives offer support for income tax
Tanana Chiefs Conference General Counsel Natasha Singh said her organization would support drawing money from the Permanent Fund — if the solution is balanced.
Computer finds income tax could help budget if oil price is low
But House members say there’s only so much they can learn from the model.
Oil prices shrink budget gap, but lawmakers remain far apart
The gap is about $200 million less than it was before state officials updated their forecast last week.