Capitol Report: Update on new legislation, capital hearings
by Michelle Saport |
The Capitol Report - July 19, 2019
After almost a two-week stalemate over whether to meet in Wasilla or Juneau, the entire Legislature reconvened in Juneau yesterday to continue negotiations over a final budget package for the fiscal year that began July 1. Governor Dunleavy agreed to expand the subject of the session, which provides an opportunity to resolve a wide range of outstanding issues related to the state's FY20 operating and capital budgets and the size of this year's Permanent Fund Dividend. Most importantly for the University of Alaska, there is an opportunity to have the Legislature readdress the significant cut to our operating budget, the loss of merit and needs based scholarships, medical school funding, and important infrastructure funding.
Although you haven't heard from us in several weeks, know that your government relations team has been continually engaged in the budget process, and is back boots-on-the-ground in the capital city this week advocating on behalf of this university and our state.
The Capitol Report, written by Miles Baker, UA Associate Vice President for Government Relations, is designed to keep the University of Alaska community informed about the current legislative session, including its impact on the university budget.
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