Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed state budget draws over $3 billion more than planned from the Alaska Permanent Fund. That puts the budget on a collision course with a state law meant to build the fund in the future.
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Dunleavy announces series of public meetings on budget plan
Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he’s holding meetings to engage Alaskans, adding, “Alaskans must buy into the decisions being made in Juneau.”
Alaska Highway 75th anniversary: A tribute to veterans who helped build ‘road to civil rights’
Alaskans will celebrate the 75th anniversary this year of the Alaska Highway. Organizers of those celebrations plan to include tributes to the African-American soldiers who helped carve the road out of rugged wilderness.
Preparations underway for Arctic Council ministerial, related events
A U.S. State Department official said planning is well under way for the big, biennial meeting of top diplomats from the eight Arctic Council member nations to be held this spring in Fairbanks.
Exxon, Chevron spend big against oil tax referendum
Exxon and Chevron have made major contributions to a campaign that wants to preserve a controversial oil tax law that passed this year, according to recent filings with the Alaska Public Offices Commission.