Committee members who are part of the Republican minority caucus voted for deeper cuts.
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.
Activists call for Alaska town halls, but senators say they’re accessible
Alaska protesters are joining a national effort by Trump opponents who want Congress to act as a check on the president.
Senate majority unveils spending limit, Permanent Fund draw
Senate President Pete Kelly said the plan in Senate Bill 70 will prevent spending from getting out of control. The Senate isn’t including an income tax.
Alaska sees positive federal signals on individual insurance market
The state has asked the new presidential administration for a waiver to pay more than 80 percent of reinsurance costs.
Lindemuth takes step to attorney general confirmation
Lindemuth has been in the position since Craig Richards resigned in June.
State draw proposals are reasonable, Permanent Fund head says
Permanent Fund Executive Director Angela Rodell told the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday that officers don’t take an opinion on what the draw should be, but all of the proposals are reasonable.