The Alaska House of Representatives had the opportunity this week to vote on the House Ways and Means Committee’s constitutional amendment that would put to the voters whether they wanted to secure the future of the Permanent Fund and the
For almost thirty years, Alaskans could count on their annual dividend checks as the state legislature followed the law that directed the dividend to be paid by a statutory formula. The trust between the government and the people of Alaska
The four-point fiscal focus is one of my top priorities this session. The goal is to open the door for conversation and help the legislature take imperative steps towards a healthy and long-term fiscal plan for Alaska. My areas of
I believe the legislature should follow the laws of the land, including AS 37.13.145(b), the law that directs a 50/50 split between the PFD and government spending. I believe that the PFD needs to be put in the constitution if it
