Once worried about a budget shortfall, Alaska lawmakers face unexpected excess
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JUNEAU — At the start of Alaska’s current legislative session, lawmakers were worried about how to pay for the state budget and the Permanent Fund dividend.
After an unexpectedly rosy revenue forecast and with more than $1 billion in federal aid on the way, they’re now concerned about how to handle the unexpected money before the legislative session expires May 19.
The federal government isn’t scheduled to publish rules for how the aid can be used until early May, which leaves the situation uncertain.