Day 93: Dunleavy changes course and proposes a sales tax
After years of status quo budgets and outlandish plans to raise revenue, Dunleavy is finally backing some new revenue, but there are big questions about its details.
Day 92: ‘About as good as it gets’
About a month later than usual, the House finally passed the budget on Monday, leaving quite a bit of uncertainty for the final month of session.
Day 86: Out of step
Nowhere contained in this soul-searching is a clue that, perhaps, this particular policy platform centered on manufactured outrage and grievance might not be as popular as they've been told.
Day 81: Bronson's losing streak continues
Two years in and several elections later, Bronson has yet to get a boost in Anchorage Assembly races.
Day 80: Hostage takers
Hostage-taking is in the eye of the beholder.
Day 77: House approves extra school funding
With a catch.
Day 74: The kids are still alright
With testimony 10:1 opposed to the governor's "parents' rights" bill, Alaskans made themselves heard.
Day 73: In the 'Parents' Rights' fight, all parents are equal but some are more equal than others
There's very little education in this 'parents' rights' bill.
Day 72: 'It's almost embarrassing'
Fighting over $10,000.
Day 71: Mines over matter
Amendments in the House Finance Committee seemed to frequently pit resource development against education. Resource development won more often than not, but education still notched a significant win.
