Now, to avoid a second year of mass layoff notices to state workers and another government shutdown scare, the pressure is on lawmakers to take the negotiated deal as-is.
"Operating budget"
Alaska Legislature convenes for special session
Lawmakers now have 30 days to try to do what they couldn’t in the past four months: Agree on a budget and make progress on closing the state’s $4 billion deficit.
Budget, ferries and anti-discrimination bill on Rep. Muñoz’s plate this session
The 2016 legislative session is scheduled to end April 17, but Muñoz says leadership may decide early on to push that end date another 30 days.
State shutdown could mean ‘conservative’ fishing season
The fish are coming to Alaska waters whether or not the Alaska Department of Fish & Game has its usual resources to manage them.
Gov. Walker proposes larger ferry budget
Gov. Bill Walker says the state ferry system needs more money to avoid “crippling cuts” during the next fiscal year.
Travelers not told ferries may be canceled
Thousands of people have booked ferry sailings that will likely be cut due to budget reductions. But for now, the ferry system isn’t letting them know.
Proposed budget cuts could hit rural broadband for schools
The cuts by the state legislature to broadband services could limit rural schools ability to administer mandated state tests.
State operating budget takes another step forward
After nearly seven hours of delay, the Senate Finance committee has moved an operating budget with $700 million in cuts.
Juneau residents speak out on operating budget proposal
Juneau residents who testified on the latest version of the state operating budget Monday urged lawmakers to reverse proposed cuts to early childhood education, the state ferry system and public broadcasting.
Walker’s new budget cuts 300 state jobs
Suspense around Gov. Bill Walker’s budget started building on Wednesday.