JUNEAU – Senate President Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, released the following statement today, in response to the House of Representatives coming to an agreement on the capital and operating budgets and averting a statewide government shutdown: “I’d like to thank my colleagues in both caucuses of the House for finding a way to work together to put Alaska […]
Stutes: ‘I encourage the governor to focus his energy on approaches that will avoid locking down our economy’ JUNEAU – In response to Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s lawsuit against the Legislature and communication with the Supreme Court Chief Justice Joel Bolger, Speaker Louise Stutes released the following statement: “The fact that the governor is reaching out […]
June, 16, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy issued the following statement today about last night’s floor session in the Alaska House that resulted in an incomplete state budget. “Last night’s floor votes on the upcoming budget resulted in a spending plan that is incomplete and creates uncertainty for Alaskans statewide. There is adequate […]
JUNEAU – Wednesday, on the 121st day of the legislative session, the Alaska Senate approved operating and capital budgets that fund constitutionally mandated services, protect billions in the Permanent Fund’s corpus, and provide critical relief to local communities and small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Senators also approved approximately a $2,300 Permanent Fund dividend […]