The bill is the cornerstone of Gov. Bill Walker’s plan to bring stability to state government finances.
Andrew Kitchenman
State Government Reporter, Alaska Public Media & KTOO
State government plays an outsized role in the life of Alaskans. As the state continues to go through the painful process of deciding what its priorities are, I bring Alaskans to the scene of a government in transition.
Dividend checks would drop, but not by as much, under revised bill
Dividend checks would drop by about $500, instead of the $1,000 cut included in the Senate’s version of the bill.
Walker sympathizes with opponents of dividend cut, but says it’s the only option
During public testimony Tuesday, House Finance Committee members heard an earful from residents who don’t want cuts.
Public testimony leans against Permanent Fund bill
Of more than 120 Alaskans who testified Tuesday, about 60 percent opposed the bill, which would could dividend checks this year in half.
Permanent Fund bill faces test in House Finance Committee
Lawmakers from both ends of the political spectrum are raising concerns with the measure.
Legislature still hasn’t officially sent budget to governor
Until that happens, state workers are still in limbo.