It’s not clear how Gov. Bill Walker will respond to a spending plan that doesn’t address Alaska’s longterm state fiscal imbalance.
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.
Walker calls special session for lawmakers to finish work on budget, shortlisted legislation
There are several things that will be different than in the regular session. The first is that the Legislature will be focused on ten items included in Walker’s call for the special session.
Governor calls special session after legislature fails to pass budget
A minute past midnight, Walker called for legislators to return to Juneau on Monday.
Special session likely even with Alaska Legislature poised to finish budget
How the state will pay for the spending plans remains uncertain.
For the first time, Alaska Permanent Fund earnings may balance state budget
How the legislature and Gov. Bill Walker handle a plan could have big implications on Alaskans’ Permanent Fund dividends.
Industry executives, senators give oil and gas tax overhaul a cool reception
Oil industry advocates say the bill would devastate the state’s economy by discouraging investment.