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The pandemic takes a turn toward personal responsibility
Alaska's covid-19 deaths are solely among the unvaccinated.
Like it or not, the $2,300 PFD is a major turning point
Though whether it’s a turning point for the better or the far worse has yet to be seen.
$2,300 PFD and a $1.5 billion overdraw
Late night, big consequences.
The best laid plans of budgets and transparency
It's the final* day.
An ignoble end to session
Even by recent standards, this legislative session has been underwhelming.
Down, but not out
A pep talk about Anchorage, a look at the special session and the speedy end of masking.
Dunleavy's conversation starter on the PFD will end with big cuts or big taxes
"I'm endorsing the beginning of the conversation."
Of confirmations and Anchorage elections
186 appointments, three rejections, seven times as many votes counted and about zero certainty.
Operating budget clears the House with several GOP amendments and one big problem
An anti-abortion amendment pushed by Republicans is almost certain to draw a costly lawsuit, but it's new guidelines on federal money that put a hitch in the plan
Oh, the things left to do
The House finally gives the operating budget another shot, confirmations on the calendar and a last-minute shot at updating the PFD formula.
