Dunleavy's per diem veto over PFD situation raises concerns for Legislature

[TexasTowelie]

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has vetoed the money that would pay for lawmakers’ daily expenses during the legislative session.

But some legislators— and a prominent critic of the governor — say they’re concerned about the short- and long-term impacts it will have on lawmakers.

The Legislature has originally passed a budget that included roughly $2 million to pay for the daily food and housing needs of lawmakers and their families attending the session.

But Dunleavy argued that it doesn’t make sense for legislators to receive the money until they’ve resolved the future of Permanent Fund dividends.

Read more: https://www.alaskapublic.org/2021/07/12/dunleavys-per-diem-veto-over-pfd-situation-raises-concerns-for-legislature/