As end nears, legislators look to spread the pain if compromise fails

The failure of the three-quarter vote has largely meant pain for rural Alaska. The compromise seeks to spread the pain of failure broadly.

Good morning, Alaska!

In this edition: Understanding what’s at play with the Legislature’s Compromise-or-Consequences budget plan, the agenda, the reading list and, from the blog, one weird trick for Gov. Mike Dunleavy to finally deliver on his promised dividend.

Spreading the pain

The Compromise-or-Consequences plan devised by the Legislature’s budget n…