Members of a board created by Gov. Mike Dunleavy said they were “being ignored” by transportation officials.
State Government
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.
Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum plans to resign Aug. 8, Gov. Dunleavy announces
Crum said he had “accomplished a lot to put Alaska on sound economic footing” and said he would have more to say on his last day. He’s a possible candidate for governor.
Palmer state Sen. Shelley Hughes announces campaign for governor
The Palmer senator is the seventh Republican to join the race.
What Alaska lawmakers are expecting from Gov. Dunleavy’s Aug. 2 special session
The leader of the House Republican minority caucus, Rep. Mia Costello, R-Anchorage, says it may be in the governor’s interest to call off the session.