The Alaska Senate passed a state budget by a margin of one vote on Wednesday, the day after the House passed it.
"Operating budget"
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.
Juneau Assembly finishes budget, commits $3.5M in local business grants
The Assembly also heard from an emergency operations official with a plan to stand-up same-day COVID-19 testing locally. The tech being considered could process 1,300 tests a day.
Dunleavy: Wasilla special session to focus on PFD, with capital budget work coming later
In a Friday press conference in Wasilla, Gov. Mike Dunleavy said he imagines a third special session would need to be called to address the capital budget.
Ferries fully funded in operating budget
The Alaska Marine Highway System got what it asked for in the Legislature’s operating budget. Next budget year’s sailings and routes will be similar to this year’s schedule.
Senate passes its version of state budget after charged debate
The vote came after the Senate defeated 24 proposed amendments, including one that would have raised permanent fund dividends to the full amount.
No cuts to city services, facilities under Juneau’s proposed budget
The Juneau Assembly will meet as the finance committee each Wednesday through the end of May to refine the budget. As proposed, the city would have to draw down $500,000 from reserves.
House passes state budget in close vote
Any changes the Senate makes in the budget would likely be worked out in a conference committee.
House floor debate on state operating budget continues for third day
The House has been voting down the minority caucus Republicans’ budget amendments. Minority leader Charisse Millett, R-Anchorage, says it’s still worthwhile to have the conversation.
Walker signs Alaska state budget day before it starts
The portion of the budget directly controlled by the Legislature includes $4.9 billion.