The lawsuit is asking the courts to rule on a hypothetical: If Dunleavy signs the previous version of the budget passed by the Legislature, can legislative support staff legally continue issuing paychecks to workers from that branch of government?
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Alaska House passes budget, leaving potential gap from federal relief rules
It appears that Alaska will receive roughly $200 million less in COVID relief this year than House members planned.
Alaska House committee votes against $3,000 PFDs over concerns about future permanent fund earnings
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