Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposal did not account for an education funding increase, though he said he would consider a $200 million boost.

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Dunleavy proposes budget with $1.5 billion deficit, projecting $12 billion deficit by 2035

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at the news conference announcing his budget for the 2026 fiscal year. Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum and Office of Management and Budget Director Lacey Sanders stand behind him. The budget includes a $1.5 billion deficit. (Screenshot from Facebook stream) Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced a state budget proposal on Thursday that  would draw down roughly half the amount remaining in the state’s budget reserve f…

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Alaska Gov. Dunleavy proposes budget with $1.5 billion deficit, points to resources for revenue

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Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at the news conference announcing his budget for the 2026 fiscal year. Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum and Office of Management and Budget Director Lacey Sanders stand behind him. The budget includes a $1.5 billion deficit. (Screenshot from Facebook stream)Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced a state budget proposal on Thursday that  would draw down roughly half the amount remaining in the state’s budget reserve fu…

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Alaska Gov. Dunleavy proposes budget with $1.5 billion deficit, points to resources for revenue • Alaska Beacon

Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, speaks during a press conference introducing his budget for the next fiscal year on Dec. 12, 2024. (Eric Stone/Alaska Public Media) Gov. Mike Dunleavy released his proposal for the state budget on Thursday. It’s the first draft of a spending plan for the next fiscal year, which starts in July. Over the next several months, there’ll be lots of back-and-forth with lawmakers as the state Legislature examines the budget…

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Dunleavy introduces first-draft budget with $1.5 billion deficit and more than $3,800 PFD

Juneau Empire Juneau Empire - The Voice of Alaska's Capital Since 1912 Proposal sets up battle with Legislature that in past has resulted in more school money and smaller PFDs.  Gov. Dunleavy’s budget nixes education increase, pays $3,838 PFD and incurs $1.5B deficit Mark Sabbatini

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Gov. Dunleavy’s budget nixes education increase, pays $3,838 PFD and incurs $1.5B deficit

Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced a budget proposal on Thursday that contains a $1.5 billion deficit with no plan to pay for it other than drawing down the state's limited savings.

Dunleavy proposes budget with $1.5 billion deficit, projecting $12 billion deficit by 2035

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