Budget-Wrangling Season in the People’s House
The House version of the operating budget bill is sitting at approximately $12.3 billion (including the PFD). Where do we get the revenue to cover…
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A.I. Duty Calls
Much work has been underway by groups, companies, policymakers here in the US and abroad to develop roadmaps for tackling all the big questions AI…
When You Boil It Down
From Sap to Syrup This is the time of year for boiling things down, whether in the syrup industry or in the capital city. “Sugarmakers”…
Getting the Most Bang for Our Buck?
How can we make sure we’re getting the most bang for our buck in state government operations? Chatter about raising old taxes and implementing new…
Putting Fiscal House in Order May Gain Traction
Spending Cap, PFD, and SB9 Should Be First, Not Taxes Discussion among leadership and the governor ensued last week about the need for a fiscal…
Governor Dunleavy Casts Vision for Alaska
STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS Governor Mike Dunleavy gave his fifth annual State of the State address on January 23rd to a joint session of…