Legislative Budget and Audit Committee approves use of CARES Act funds ANCHORAGE – The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee (LB&A) voted this evening to approve funds to Alaskans and Alaskan small businesses through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 0Today’s action follows weeks of vetting of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposals […]
ANCHORAGE – Today, Governor Dunleavy announced significant vetoes to Alaska’s operating budget while making clear his intent to use the State of Alaska CARES ACT funding to support many vital services including public radio and television stations in Alaska. This funding is particularly needed at a time when Alaskans are relying on their local […]
(Juneau) – The Dunleavy administration Wednesday released the FY20 supplemental bill to cover the unanticipated costs from two natural disasters and Medicaid services and programs. The legislation also contains funding to continue to improve public safety in Alaska, repair transportation infrastructure, and provide mental health and elder care services. “The state has unanticipated and […]
Last week, I shared with you my vision for the Last Frontier – an agenda that highlights the priorities of Alaskans from Kotzebue to Ketchikan. It’s time to examine the way things have always been done. It’s time to leave behind the “that-won’t-work-in-Alaska” crowd. True to that mantra, this year’s agenda is packed with […]