House Speaker Stutes said she plans to resume work on the state budget on Monday, in the hope that the peak in cases would have crested by then.
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Legislators are divided over what to call state payments to Alaskans and the message it would send
House majority members say describing the entire $2,550 payment as a dividend would set expectations that PFDs would be that size every year.
Alaska House debates bringing back limits to campaign donations
A House bill would limit individual contributions to candidates to $2,000 over two years.
Alaska House cancels regular floor session due to members being exposed to COVID-19
House Speaker Louise Stutes said in a statement that contact tracing was ongoing.
Alaska legislative leaders see on-time budget as a priority this year
Some of the leaders want to see the Legislature pass a long-term plan for the state’s finances and permanent fund dividends. But they acknowledge there are significant obstacles in both the short and long term.
On the session’s first day, Alaska lawmakers talk about working together
Last year’s session was marked by differences over COVID safety rules and disagreements that nearly led to a partial state government shutdown.
Wasilla Rep. Kurka launches bid to challenge Gov. Dunleavy on conservative grounds
In an announcement posted on social media on Monday, Kurka criticized Dunleavy’s health mandates issued early in the pandemic.
Alaska lawmakers say they want compromise on PFD, but it’s unclear how they’ll get there
At the end of the third special session, the Senate Finance Committee put forward a major bill. It would balance the state budget and by 2025 would allow permanent fund dividends at the level proposed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy. But it would require $700 million in taxes for the higher PFDs to happen.
Lawmakers have landed on $1,100 PFDs, but they aren’t done talking about it yet
Dunleavy says he won’t veto it, but wants a higher amount and calls for fourth special session
Alaska PFD payout remains up in the air as special session grinds on
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday aimed at funding permanent fund dividends at $1,100. But the final amount isn’t clear.