Parts of a long-term plan to bring state revenue and expenses into line again failed to advance through the Capitol.
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From abortion to zoning: Short summaries of every bill in the 33rd Alaska State Legislature
The Alaska Beacon is maintaining an updated list of what legislators and Gov. Mike Dunleavy have proposed to become law.
Dunleavy’s office looks to spend $250K on advertising his permanent fund amendment
The governor’s office has posted a request for media agencies interested in contracting with the state for the campaign. Agencies have until Friday to respond.
Chairman ends meeting after move to advance PFD constitutional amendment
Three pieces of legislation were scheduled to receive a hearing Saturday in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Only one received brief consideration, after which Committee Chairman Sen. John Coghill, a North Pole Republican, abruptly ended the hearing early. The meeting was scheduled to consider a resolution to put Alaska Permanent Fund dividends in the state constitution.…
Proposed constitutional amendment would protect dividends, sort of
Concern over the dividend’s future led House members to propose a constitutional amendment, House Joint Resolution 23.
PFD supporters plan to make case to voters
Sen. Wielechowski said he’s disappointed PFDs will no longer follow the formula that was used through 2015.
Save our Schools rallying cry heard on Capitol steps
About 200 people, including parents, students, teachers and community members, packed the Alaska Capitol steps for a “Save our Schools” rally Monday afternoon.