Alexi Painter
Director · Legislative Finance Division
9 articles · 4 transcripts · 19 clips
Alexei Painter is listed on the Alaska Legislative Finance Division staff page as a Legislative Fiscal Analyst. A court affidavit also identifies him as the Director of the Legislative Finance Division for the Alaska State.
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Alaska gas pipeline tax bill sets $40M milestone test for boroughs, schools, and rural heating fund
Alaska's gas pipeline tax bill unlocks billions for boroughs and schools only if the developer pays $40 million and meets construction deadlines through 2037.
Kenai's $9.4M school-cost risk may never actually come due
A gas-tax bill could add up to $9.4 million a year to Kenai's school costs — but the Legislature's analyst says a sunset means none of it would ever be charged.
Senate Finance weighs Alaska LNG tax worth $124M a year — and whether it's enough for host communities
Governments are making compromises on the amount of property tax they'll receive - not all are happy about it
Alaska Legislature approves $1,000 PFD, $200 energy relief payment
Alaska Legislature set the Permanent Fund Dividend at $1,000 and raised energy relief payments to $200 per person, with the energy increase costing $127.3 million.
Alaska Conference Committee Advances 23 of 25 Supplemental Budget Items
Alaska's conference committee approved 23 of 25 items in the $14 billion fiscal 2026 supplemental budget on May 12, mostly accepting Senate versions and leaving two items for further talks.
House Finance hears $8.4M in governor's budget amendments
House Finance heard $8.4 million in budget amendments, including salary increases for public safety workers and a reversal of pay raises for newly unionized University of Alaska employees.
Senate Finance adopts $13.8B budget with $150 energy payments, school grants
Alaska Senate Finance approved a $13.83 billion budget Thursday with $150 energy payments for every resident and up to $100 million in school grants, leaving a $51.3 million surplus.
Senate Finance adopts operating budget with $150 energy payment, school grants
Alaska Senate Finance adopted a $13.83 billion operating budget with a $150 energy payment per person and up to $100 million in school grants, depending on oil prices.
Conference Committee Approves Supplemental Budget with CBR Safeguards
Alaska lawmakers approved a supplemental budget Monday with new limits on drawing from the constitutional budget reserve and cut contingency funding from $30 million to $20 million.