How to force a conversation

Almost everyone agrees with the need to protect the Alaska Permanent Fund but disagreement over why they need to protect the fund has hampered progress.

Good morning, Alaska! It’s Day 86 of the legislative session.

In this edition: A look at a pair of policy proposals to force legislators to finally address the budget, an update on Anchorage’s elections, daily guidance, the reading list and a good thread about public documents.

Breaking away from the default plan: Ever since the state’s revenue fell off a…