A look at some of the bills that failed to pass the Alaska Legislature this year
Parts of a long-term plan to bring state revenue and expenses into line again failed to advance through the Capitol.
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Alaska Senate panel approves state spending plan with smaller dividend than House proposed • Alaska Beacon
The Senate budget and dividend proposal closes a $270 million gap in the House plan, but further negotiations are expected in May.
Source: alaskabeacon.com
Alaska Senate panel approves state spending plan with smaller dividend than House proposed
Senate proposal closes $270 million gap in House plan, but further negotiations are expected in May.
Source: juneauempire.com
Bjorkman farm tax relief bill clears Senate
The bill is now up for consideration in the House
Source: homernews.com
Lawmakers approve faster internet speeds for Alaska's rural school districts • Alaska Beacon
Lawmakers approved a bill that gives rural schools the opportunity to access federal grants to pay for internet speeds of up to 100 mbps.
Source: alaskabeacon.com
Senate passes fast-tracked rural school broadband bill, Dunleavy promises quick signature
The bill increases the amount of state money for school districts to purchase broadband service. Gov. Dunleavy indicated he'll sign it.
Source: alaskapublic.org
Legislature kills most of Dunleavy's executive orders in rare joint session
All the proposed orders would have shuffled or eliminated the responsibilities of various state boards
Source: homernews.com
Legislature kills most of Dunleavy's executive orders in rare joint session
All the proposed orders would have shuffled or eliminated the responsibilities of various state boards
Source: peninsulaclarion.com
Alaska newspaper publishers worry about bill ending some public notice requirements
The Alaska Senate voted without dissent Monday to allow the Department of Natural Resources to stop publishing some public notices in local newspapers.
Source: frontiersman.com
Leading Alaska legislators propose task force to help rescue a seafood industry 'in a tailspin' | Local News Stories
Russian fish flooding global markets and other economic forces beyond the state’s border have created dire conditions for Alaska’s seafood industry.
Source: frontiersman.com