Democratic Minority Leader Berta Gardner said she was disappointed the legislature couldn’t agree on a comprehensive fiscal plan.
State Government
Gov. Walker adds cabinet level oil and gas adviser
Gov. Walker said he’s created a new cabinet level position in his administration, an oil and gas adviser. He appointed John Hendrix to the job, who most recently worked as general manager for Apache Alaska.
Chilkoot Tribe celebrates lands into trust victory
The Chilkoot Indian Association’s tribal administrator said the status they hope to gain for their remaining property would give the tribe authority over taxes and could allow for economic development opportunities.
House adjourns unproductive special session
Chenault said the legislature already considered the Permanent Fund restructuring and tax increases that Gov. Bill Walker asked them to pass.
Walker administration projects deep cuts to government, schools if legislature doesn’t act
State budget director Pat Pitney said the no action plan would cut funding to state agencies from more than $4 billion to only $1.5 billion, creating a dire situation.
Former commissioners, lawmakers criticize Walker’s oil tax credit veto
They say Walker’s decision destroys the state’s credibility with the industry it depends on to develop oil and gas resources.
Alaska governor paints bleak picture if deficit not solved
After the state’s savings are exhausted, there would be drastic cuts to school funding, many health programs would be reduced or end and thousands of state employees would lose jobs.
Walker addresses Anchorage’s local budgeting woes
Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz said the effects of legislators’ inaction on the municipality was as them basically saying, “Here, it’s your problem.”
Legislature may try Friday to override budget vetoes, dividend cut
Walker vetoed $1.29 billion in spending. He also delayed $250 million in transportation projects.
House weighs whether to act in special session
The House is divided over whether or not to try to overturn Gov. Bill Walker’s vetoes of Permanent Fund Dividend money.