The budget signed Friday provides for a Permanent Fund dividend of roughly $1,718 per Alaskan.
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Entering their final 2 regular weeks, Alaska legislators are narrowing their focus
Education, energy, crime, elections and the state budget are marked for special attention, members of the House and Senate say.
Alaska Senate rolls out operating budget with roughly $1,300 PFD plus energy relief check
The Senate’s operating budget chair, Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, said the state has been “blessed” the last couple of years by high oil prices. But Stedman warned that high prices won’t last forever.
Alaska House prepares to open budget debates amid tight fiscal constraints
In past years, legislators have spent from savings to expand their options. This year, lawmakers say, there’s not enough support for that option.
Alaska House prepares to consider budget changes, including money for homeless shelter and ferries
The $12.3 billion spending plan includes funding for Permanent Fund dividend of more than $2,700, but lawmakers expect changes.
Alaska House lawmakers continue budget work, with few changes so far to draft spending plan
Committee votes to increase public radio funding, cut gas pipeline salaries and add money for a youth detox program.