The gas line bill would have added three legislators as non-voting Alaska Gasline Development Corporation board members.
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.
Legislative working group could resolve thorny problems
MacKinnon said she’d like to see members of all legislative caucuses work on solutions on a limited number of issues.
Senate ends special session with talk of deficit and deeds
Democratic Minority Leader Berta Gardner said she was disappointed the legislature couldn’t agree on a comprehensive fiscal plan.
House adjourns unproductive special session
Chenault said the legislature already considered the Permanent Fund restructuring and tax increases that Gov. Bill Walker asked them to pass.
Walker administration projects deep cuts to government, schools if legislature doesn’t act
State budget director Pat Pitney said the no action plan would cut funding to state agencies from more than $4 billion to only $1.5 billion, creating a dire situation.
Legislature may try Friday to override budget vetoes, dividend cut
Walker vetoed $1.29 billion in spending. He also delayed $250 million in transportation projects.