Capitol Report

Capitol Report: Budget remains central focus of legislators

There's no reason legislators shouldn't be able to find a workable solution to Alaska's ferry problems, writes Sen. Gary Stevens.

Deep cuts expected in Dunleavy’s revised budget

Hello again from the Capitol. The 2019 session is now in its fourth week and the Capitol is a busy place. In recent weeks,...

Budget process involves public input to finance committees

Hello again from Juneau. As always, there is a lot going on in the Capitol, but the topic getting the most attention is, of...

Legislative focus glued to Dunleavy’s budget proposal

Greetings from Juneau. We are nearly two months into this year’s legislative session, and though committees are debating bills and holding confirmations for gubernatorial...

Focus remains on Fiscal Year 2020 budget

Hello from Juneau. With the Legislature now in its third month, it is a very active time in the Capitol. While committees debate legislation...

Senate awaits House version of budget bill by mid-April

Hello again from the Capitol. It is a very active time in Juneau as the Legislature enters the final weeks of the 2019 session....

Capitol Report: Special session update

As you may know, the governor has called the Legislature into special session to finish work on the Fiscal Year 2020 budget, finalize the amount of this year’s Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), and pass a criminal justice reform bill (HB-49).

Interim report: second special session will decide PFD

Hello again. After our regular session and special session in Juneau, it has been nice to spend some time at home in Kodiak and catch up...
Alaska State Capitol Building

$1,600 PFD, restored cuts to operating budget, await Dunleavy OK

Hello from Kodiak. The Legislature is currently in interim status following the adjournment of the 30-day special session that began July 8. The agenda began with the...