At issue is a veto by Gov. Bill Walker last year that cost Alaskans about $1,000 each, saving the state about $666 million. It was an austerity measure in light of the state’s multi-billion dollar budget gap.
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Former Fish Board nominee charged again with PFD fraud
Roland Maw, 73, has been charged with six felony counts of unsworn falsification and six felony counts of theft.
New House majority takes over on first day of session
Edgmon said he’s hopeful the Legislature will reach a fiscal solution that is both balanced in terms of serving vulnerable populations and sustainable into the future.
Walker describes ‘painful’ PFD decision, highlights new education commissioner
The Alaska Federation of Natives convention is scheduled to take place each year shortly after Permanent Fund Dividends are distributed.
Alaskans weigh in on this year’s smaller dividend check
This year’s dividend checks could have been about twice as much, but Walker vetoed half the money appropriated to dividends earlier this year while the state battles a $4 billion deficit. On Thursday, Alaska’s Energy Desk asked Alaskans how they felt about this year’s smaller dividends. Some people already knew to expect a change.
House adjourns unproductive special session
Chenault said the legislature already considered the Permanent Fund restructuring and tax increases that Gov. Bill Walker asked them to pass.
Legislature may try Friday to override budget vetoes, dividend cut
Walker vetoed $1.29 billion in spending. He also delayed $250 million in transportation projects.
House weighs whether to act in special session
The House is divided over whether or not to try to overturn Gov. Bill Walker’s vetoes of Permanent Fund Dividend money.
Walker calls for another special session after House fails to act on Permanent Fund earnings bill
Walker said Permanent Fund dividends are at risk in 2020 if the state doesn’t make changes this year.
Permanent Fund bill stalls in House committee
A compromise bill to use Alaska Permanent Fund earnings to help stem the state’s multibillion-dollar deficit has failed to make it out of the House Finance Committee.