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Permanent Fund spending limit 'merely a guideline,' argues Dunleavy administration
The House Judiciary Committee delved into the legality of breaking the spending limit on the Alaska Permanent Fund as they're making the case for big dividends and overdraws.
'Total frustration' as Legislature's budget battle to drag on past Memorial Day
It turns out those hopes were like the Legislature's perfunctory attempts to meet the 90-day session limit set by voters.
Something doesn't add up with Dunleavy's dividend plan
While everybody else has been straining to make the numbers work, Dunleavy's proposal is a pain-free path to big dividends.
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."
