Juneau – The Alaska House of Representatives Friday approved a Fiscal Year 2017 statewide operating budget that shaves 10-percent from the current year’s spending levels for day-to-day government services, a historic cut on top of last year’s equal reduction. “Alaskans spoke clearly: cut first, then look at filling the remaining fiscal gap. That’s exactly what […]
November 3, 2015 JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker today expressed his gratitude to the Alaska State Senate for taking action to advance the Alaska LNG project by passing SB 3001. The Governor specifically thanked Senate Finance Co-Chairs Senator Anna MacKinnon and Senator Pete Kelly for the productive dialogue and support during this special session. “I […]
ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker applauded the Alaska Legislature Thursday for passing a fully funded FY 2016 budget, and for passing the Alaska Safe Children’s Act. The move comes after months of negotiations between both legislative bodies, and ends the possibility of a partial government shutdown. “I commend the legislature for coming together to make […]
Juneau, Alaska – The Alaska Legislature Thursday, with unanimous passage in the Alaska Senate, passed a bill aimed at keeping the Alaska Railroad Corporation’s (ARRC) passenger services on track and avoid costly penalties by the Federal Railroad Administration. House Bill 140, by House Finance Co-Chair Steve Thompson, authorizes the ARRC to issue up to $37 […]