For the second time this year, a Republican from Matanuska-Susitna Borough left the state Senate majority caucus.
"Operating budget"
After passing budget, Alaska Legislature takes break
The Legislature hasn’t addressed the capital budget, or other important issues facing the state’s future.
Sharp comments reflect bad feelings as Legislature starts 2nd special session
House majority’s handling of budget debate compared to Pearl Harbor attack, tyranny and Jim Crow laws.
Different year, same story: Juneau schools wait for a budget
The Legislature has until July 1, to pass a budget, or the state government will shut down.
Walker narrows Legislature’s focus to the budget
The second special session has only one item, but governor wants lawmakers to address other issues later.
House pushes budget through and quits, leaving Senate few options and Republicans seething
Independent Gov. Bill Walker also criticized the House majority. “They did not get the job done for Alaska,” he said in a press release.
Alaska House votes to restore full PFD funding
The vote may make it less likely the Legislature will reach an overall budget deal before the end of the special session on Friday.
Senate panel cuts public broadcasting
A state Senate panel wants to eliminate funding for most public broadcasting in Alaska. That puts it in conflict with the House and the governor.
Update: More money for the Alaska Marine Highway
State House budget-writers have restored much of the ferry system cut proposed by the governor for the next fiscal year. They money could expand Fairweather sailings.
Budget leaves ferry schedule as is, for now
Walker’s spending plan for the fiscal year beginning in July proposes a $2.8 million, or 2 percent, budget cut.