Gov. Dunleavy has proposed taking $6.3 billion this year out of the $14.9 billion in permanent fund earnings.
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Gov. Dunleavy proposes bill to extend Alaska’s COVID-19 disaster declaration through September
The bill would extend Dunleavy’s fourth declaration of the pandemic, which is set to expire on Feb. 14.
Gov. Dunleavy says he’s open to working with President Biden but will oppose blocking development
Dunleavy said that he plans to have a dialog with Biden administration officials, but if he sees a consistent pattern of opposition, the governor will “use whatever tools are necessary” to fight back.
Proposal would allow Alaska lawmakers to vote remotely this session
The new system would allow lawmakers to vote from the regional legislative information offices, or from their homes if they are quarantined or isolated.