Governor Walker Signs Legislation Protecting Permanent Fund, Approving Yearly Budgets

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Governor Walker Signs Legislation Protecting Permanent Fund, Approving Yearly Budgets

ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker signed the Permanent Fund Protection Act and this year’s budget bills into law Wednesday, surrounded by Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program students in Anchorage. “This fiscal package is a statement of our shared values as Alaskans,” Governor Bill Walker said. “Passing a sustainable budget and the Permanent Fund Protection Act […]

The Alaska House Passes a Responsible Budget in the Face of a Fiscal Crisis

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The Alaska House Passes a Responsible Budget in the Face of a Fiscal Crisis

Juneau – Monday, the Alaska House of Representatives met their Constitutional duty to pass an operating budget for the State of Alaska. House Bill 286 largely maintains the current level of essential services, fully-funds Alaska’s Base Student Allocation (BSA), includes additional resources to keep Alaskans safe in their homes and businesses, and authorizes the payment […]