Gov. Dunleavy’s power to reduce Alaska’s budget only goes so far — there are legal and political obstacles that stand between the governor and his goal of a balanced budget.
Politics
Marijuana Control Board nominee draws fire from industry
Alaskans working in the state’s marijuana industry flooded a Senate hearing with criticism of a nominee who has a history of taking anti-cannabis positions.
Jack Coghill, Alaska Constitution signatory, dies at 93
Jack Coghill, a former state lawmaker and pivotal figure in Alaska history, died Wednesday morning at the age of 93.
House Republican group pitches plan for House
A group of House Republicans has proposed limiting the rules to allow the House to operate until it has a permanent speaker.
Dunleavy reveals Alaska state budget proposal
Alaska’s schools, universities, health care programs and ferry system all would see huge spending cuts under a new budget proposed Wednesday morning by Republican Gov. Michael Dunleavy.
House deadlock persists after Knopp votes for himself for speaker
Rep. Gary Knopp said on the House floor that he committed to being the 21st vote for a Republican nominee, but he didn’t say which one. He then voted for himself to become speaker.
Juneau’s legislative delegation looks to get ahead of potential cuts to state jobs
With the governor’s budget set for release Wednesday, Juneau lawmakers are concerned by what $1.6 billion in budget cuts could mean for the capital city’s sizable portion of state government workers.
Update: Knopp votes against Republican Talerico for speaker as House stalemate continues
Rep. Gary Knopp said he had committed to voting for a Republican, but he didn’t say which one. He then voted for himself to become speaker.
Alaska Native arts teacher asks governor to reconsider proposed budget cuts
Gov. Michael Dunleavy’s impending budget cut proposals loomed large at the Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards last week in Juneau.
Dunleavy outlines approach ahead of big budget rollout
Gov. Michael Dunleavy has not proposed a public vote on spending cuts, and he says there isn’t time to do that with this budget.