The bill originally passed the Senate unanimously and by a 30-10 vote in the House.
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The Alaska Legislature’s special session will cost thousands. Will it be worth it?
It’s unclear precisely how much the special session will cost, but past special sessions have run in the tens of thousands per day.
Months after stroke-like illness, an Alaska state senator is still recovering
Sen. Donny Olson will be among dozens of legislators returning to the Capitol for this weekend’s special session.
State signs $28.5M contract to advance new ferry terminal over objections from Marine Highway board
Members of a board created by Gov. Mike Dunleavy said they were “being ignored” by transportation officials.
Dunleavy sets out agenda for special session, while Alaska legislative leaders focus on vetoes
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced his policy priorities for the Alaska State Legislature for when they reconvene for a special session scheduled to start on Saturday. On Monday, the governor called for legislators to address what he called “Alaska’s chronic education outcome crisis” and to reconsider his executive order they had previously voted down, creating…
Alaska governor allows bills on fishing and accounting to become laws
Gov. Mike Dunleavy allowed three bills to become law this week without his signature, creating two fishing-related laws and one that updates the rules governing accountants in the state.