On fiscal policy, Dunleavy is a governor in name only

On fiscal policy, Dunleavy is a governor in name only

Juneau Empire Juneau Empire - The Voice of Alaska's Capital Since 1912 “Any serious effort to stabilize Alaska’s fiscal future must also focus on diversifying our economy and creating new industries, which in turn broadens the economic base for potential revenue,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy wrote in a letter he sent the Legislature two weeks ago. On Monday, he told reporters he’s “going to actually put together a package” for a sustainable fiscal plan. …

Dunleavy orders freeze on state employee hiring, travel and new regulations due to fiscal crunch - Chilkat Valley News

A freeze on state employee hiring and travel, as well as development of new regulations, was ordered by Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Friday in what he called cost-control measures due to the state’s increasingly perilous fiscal situation. Exemptions are being allowed for certain professions such as law enforcement employees and situations such as “essential public safety or mission-critical duties,” according to a press release issued by the governor’s…