The lawsuit argues that $32.4 million in the budget for power cost equalization should continue to be paid, and that the administration’s position effectively means that the governor vetoed the money, even if it wasn’t on his list of vetoes.
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Alaska House of Representatives votes to avert government shutdown
The House voted 28 to 10 to allow the budget bill to go into effect on July 1.
Alaska’s budget impasse won’t interrupt ferry service, DOT says
DOT Commissioner John MacKinnon wrote in an email to agency employees that confirmed that sailings would continue regardless of what happens inside the Capitol in Juneau.
Dunleavy administration waits to warn on layoffs as budget pressure grows
Bargaining agreements with state worker unions require that most employees get at least 10 days’ notice before they’re laid off. The agreements also say the state should make “every effort” to give 30 days’ notice, he added.
Gov. Dunleavy calls for special sessions on budget, permanent fund, taxes and spending
One session would begin on May 20 and focus on the budget and a constitutional amendment to protect permanent fund earnings, the PFD and a fund to lower rural electric costs. The second session would begin on Aug. 2 and focus on amendments to limit spending and require a public vote for new taxes.
Dunleavy administration dedicates $2.5M to cleanup from Chevak school fire
The Dunleavy administration is dedicating money to helping Chevak clean up the debris of its old school, which burned down in a fire this spring.
15 years after VECO scandal, Stevens’ new oil job renews old ethics questions
Some lawmakers are now asking whether the 2007 ethics reforms need to be updated again to more effectively guard against conflicts of interest.
Alaska travel industry figures raise concerns about CDC’s new rules for cruise lines
Travel Juneau’s Liz Perry says that if any large ships come to Alaska in 2021, it’ll be very late in the season.
Former Alaska arts council employee wins $85K settlement after losing her job for criticizing governor
Keren Lowell held several positions with the Alaska Council on the Arts over a span of eight years. She and her colleagues lost their jobs in 2019 when Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed the council’s funding.
Dunleavy administration withdraws DMV privatization plan
The Dunleavy administration is no longer seeking private vendors to replace six state-run Division of Motor Vehicles offices.