Reality Check w/ John Tracy: Lawmakers are finding common ground on budget deficit

It’s often difficult to see progress, but it’s worth recognizing it when it happens.
Believe it or not, lawmakers in Juneau are beginning to find some common ground in their efforts to close Alaska’s $3 billion budget gap.
And that’s worth noting.
First and foremost, a restructuring of the Permanent Fund, and making it’s earnings available for state spending is once again a part of Gov. Bill Walker’s plan, and the Senate Majority’s plan, and for the firs