He said the need to address the state’s fiscal crisis brought the caucus together.
Andrew Kitchenman
State Government Reporter, Alaska Public Media & KTOO
State government plays an outsized role in the life of Alaskans. As the state continues to go through the painful process of deciding what its priorities are, I bring Alaskans to the scene of a government in transition.
Voters split on ballot measures, choose to retain judges
It will be easier to register to vote, but not to take out college student loans, as Alaskans gave mixed verdicts on two ballot measures.
Only two seats in the legislature change party hands this year
There were no changes in the state Senate.
More Alaskans registered to vote than ever before
The state added 22,000 registered voters compared with 2012
Walker announces he has treatable prostate cancer, will have surgery
Governor urges others to have regular testing done
Amendment would allow state bonds to back college loans
If voters amend the Alaska Constitution, then more students may also be able to borrow to pay for college.