Lawmakers say they’re prepared to spend from savings to cover the gap in the current fiscal year, but the picture for the next fiscal year is unclear.
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After years of contentious fights, Alaska’s state budget is advancing smoothly in the House
House subcommittees made few changes to a proposal authored by Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
Gov. Dunleavy’s proposed budget continues years-long trend of flat funding for Alaska schools
Alaska school districts have decried the continued flat funding, saying it’s leading to large budget deficits.
Oil price drop endangers plan to fund Alaska schools a year early
Revenue officials say they expect the average annual price to drop to $91.96 per barrel by the end of the fiscal year.
Alaska Legislature passes budget and some bills that resemble turduckens
The budget — one of the largest in state history — is just one piece of legislation that passed in a flurry of activity right at the end of the legislative session.
Legislature approves budget with $3,200 payout per Alaskan after House balks at bigger figure
The budget finishes as second-largest in state history by one measure, but Dunleavy could make cuts.