Lawmakers have five days at the start of a session to consider veto overrides. The Senate president called Dunleavy’s request “absurd” and “unconscionable.”
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Alaska Gov. Dunleavy forces early vote on education veto override with special session in August
Lawmakers must vote in the first five days of the special session on overrides to the governor’s budget vetoes and his vetoes on several policy bills.
Legislators argue cuts in GOP megabill would mean ‘chaos’ for Alaska
House Speaker Bryce Edgmon and Senate Majority Leader Cathy Giessel say the ‘one big beautiful bill’ approaching a Senate vote threatens Alaskans’ way of life.
Wildfires prompt disaster declaration for Denali Borough
After days of scattered rain, warm weather is increasing the fire threat in the Interior.
Gov. Dunleavy vetoes bill sharply limiting payday loans
Backers said the bill would protect Alaskans from predatory loans. Opponents said it would unnecessarily restrict borrowing for people with few other options.
Infant care providers say governor’s veto will cost Alaska more money over time
Advocates have argued that a funding increase for services for developmentally delayed infants and toddles is long overdue, and needed to help more families.