They traded accusations over which branch of government is responsible for the rise in crime.
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Alaska Senate set to debate state budget on Thursday
The biggest difference from the House budget is that the Senate bill does not include $1.28 billion for school funding. The Senate would provide that money in separate legislation.
Sealaska dividends boosted by other corporations’ oil and zinc earnings
Sealaska says its businesses are making more money and helping boost shareholder dividends. But much of the payout comes from other corporations’ resource earnings.
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.
State eyes Alaska Permanent Fund earnings draw without plan
The approach is raising concerns with the fund’s leader and a bond-rating firm.
Permanent Fund Corp. shuffles investments while waiting on Legislature’s tab
The corporation is investing more conservatively so it has cash on hand in case the Legislature uses fund earnings to close the gap.
Special session to begin Thursday after lawmakers fail to compromise
Gov. Walker has called an immediate special session on the state’s fiscal future. Legislators didn’t pass a budget, but did pass bills on ride-sharing, criminal justice and REAL ID.
New legislation aims to enshrine PFDs in constitution
House Majority Leader Chris Tuck said he hopes passing the constitutional amendment will help break the logjam on other legislation to use some Permanent Fund earnings to fund state government.
Computer finds income tax could help budget if oil price is low
But House members say there’s only so much they can learn from the model.
Senate passes bill drawing from Permanent Fund
It’s not clear whether the House and Senate will agree on changes to the Permanent Fund.