Legislators are expected to reduce this year’s proposed Permanent Fund dividend in order to resolve a looming deficit.
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Alaska House votes down restrictions and disclosure rules for ‘dark money’ campaign cash
The restrictions were proposed as amendments to a bill that would restrict donations directly to candidates and groups.
Juneau families rally to support child care funding as Legislature teeters on fiscal cliff
Millions of dollars slated for child care funding were among the many budget cuts Alaska state Senators made last week, in an effort to balance the deficit.
Alaska becomes first state to require warnings about alcohol link to colon, breast cancers
Alaska bars and liquor stores will be required to post signs warning of alcohol’s link to cancer, under a bill that became law on Friday.
Alaska Senate passes compromise bill including $700 school funding boost with broad support
It comes less than a week after lawmakers failed to override the governor’s veto of a $1,000 boost to basic funding.
Alaska Senate plans to vote Monday on new education bill with $700 funding boost
The new version of House Bill 57, a House-approved bill requiring school districts to regulate student cellphone use, now includes a $700 boost to basic school funding.