The bill now goes to the Senate. It includes $45 million for Medicaid, $24 million for the ferry system and $18 million for the Department of Corrections.
State Government
Governor calls for federal disaster declaration for Pacific cod fishery
A disaster declaration could make the fishery eligible for federal relief funds, although who specifically would receive money would be figured out later.
Zulkosky takes seat as House District 38 representative
Zulkosky is one of 19 women in the current Legislature, the highest number in the history of Alaska.
Petersburg assembly joins call for increased sea otter harvest
Petersburg Borough Assembly joined the call this month for measures to slow a growing population of sea otters in Southeast, as the marine mammals are impacting shellfish stocks.
Without legislative action, state could suspend Medicaid payments to providers in April
For smaller hospitals and providers that rely significantly on Medicaid, the suspension could keep them from paying contractors or making payroll.
Rep. Guttenberg taken to hospital for ‘unknown medical emergency’
A spokesman says Guttenberg was conscious, talking and in “good spirits” before he was taken away.