The $2,300 PFD amount received support from both conservative and liberal senators. So with the governor on board as well, why isn’t it on a clear path to being adopted?
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.
Alaska’s regular legislative session ends without finalizing a budget or PFD amount
A 30-day special session is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. Thursday.
Alaska Senate passes bill to pay for Alaska’s essential and laid-off workers to attend college
The measure would provide up to grants through 2024 for students to attend Alaska colleges or postsecondary programs.
Alaska Senate president lays out different timeline from governor on budget, permanent fund changes
House Speaker Stutes also says it would be a challenge to pass PFD plan before considering how to pay for it.
Alaska legislators end face mask mandate in Capitol
“Sen. Reinbold, you can remove your mask now,” Senate President Micciche said to laughter and applause from people in the room.
Gov. Dunleavy calls for special sessions on budget, permanent fund, taxes and spending
One session would begin on May 20 and focus on the budget and a constitutional amendment to protect permanent fund earnings, the PFD and a fund to lower rural electric costs. The second session would begin on Aug. 2 and focus on amendments to limit spending and require a public vote for new taxes.