27-10-2016 03:23 via alaskapublic.org

Lawmakers juggle ideas on alternatives to Walker’s PFD cut

Few citizens love the fact that Governor Bill Walker vetoed half the money for Permanent Fund dividends this year – including Walker.
Listen NowGov. Bill Walker announces line-item budget vetoes at the Atwood Building in Anchorage on Wednesday. Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott is also pictured. (Photo by Rachel Waldholz, Alaska’s Energy Desk)Walker said the PFD cut is necessary as part of a comprehensive fiscal plan he’d like the Legislature to adopt.  Two senators would like to rev
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