A legislative working group has come up with recommendations that Alaska lawmakers hope will solve some of the issues with the VPSO program.
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State senator calls for REAL ID extension to help rural Alaskans
Sen. Donny Olson, D-Golovin, says that both Gov. Mike Dunleavy and President Donald Trump should ensure the REAL ID mandate is implemented properly, so as not to infringe upon Alaskans’ rights to travel.
Working group seeks a path forward on PFDs amid heated debate
Working group members say they want the committee’s work to help end the annual legislative fights over permanent fund dividends.
Protected Alaska Permanent Fund would grow by $10.5B under committee proposal
A major change could be coming to how the state pays to equalize the cost of energy in parts of the state with high power bills.
Here are the five biggest issues to be resolved on Alaska’s state budget
The budget conference committee is aiming to finish its work in time for the House and Senate to pass the budget by the scheduled end of the session on May 15.
Lawmakers, open meeting advocates criticize conditions for attending Dunleavy meetings
Dunleavy’s office described the events as discussions of the governor’s budget plan and amendment proposals. The next day, Americans for Prosperity Alaska posted online that it was hosting the events, along with terms and conditions for attendees.
Senators question Dunleavy’s budget proposal
Anchorage Republican Sen. Natasha von Imhof said that to maintain Dunleavy’s commitment to full permanent fund dividends — without having an income tax — would require cuts on the scale he’s proposed.
Sweeping budget lowers spending on schools, university, Medicaid, ferries
Dunleavy says his budget would ensure that the money the state spends matches the money it brings in — without new taxes, PFD cuts or drawing down savings.
Alaska House committee to consider resolution to combat all-inclusive ivory bans, legislation
Sixteen senators voted yes to SJR4, which urges Congress to exempt legally obtained walrus, mammoth and mastodon ivory from other laws that ban ivory.
Walker signs law recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day in Alaska
The law establishes Alaska as the second state in the nation to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday of October, replacing Columbus Day.