Dunleavy Vetoes $800 Million in Capital Projects Funding
Governor Mike Dunleavy has vetoed $800 million in capital projects funding from the state budget, citing concerns about the long-term fiscal health of the state. The vetoed funding includes projects such as school construction, road repairs, and broadband internet expansion.
Dunleavy said that the state can't afford to spend money it doesn't have, and that the vetoed projects can be funded in the future when the state's financial situation is better. However, critics of the veto say that it will harm the state's economy and infrastructure.
Murkowski Introduces Bill to Permanently Fund Road Maintenance
Senator Lisa Murkowski has introduced a bill that would permanently fund road maintenance in Alaska. The bill would create a dedicated source of funding for road maintenance, which is cu...