House Speaker Mike Chenault said he has suggested a two-week recess and then reconvening in Anchorage, noting Capitol construction scheduled to start soon.
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Alaska PTA, community speaks out against education funding cuts
Community members and education groups, like Alaska PTA, organized in Anchorage to speak out against public education funding cuts.
Gov. Walker proposes larger ferry budget
Gov. Bill Walker says the state ferry system needs more money to avoid “crippling cuts” during the next fiscal year.
Marriage equality advocates to governor, AG: ‘Stop in the name of love’
“It’s a good lighthearted way to say they are breaking our hearts by denying us the equality that other community members receive,” says Marguerite Crawford.
After Legislature adjourns, Walker calls for special session
Eight days after the statutory deadline, the Alaska State Legislature has adjourned. But as soon as the gavel dropped, Gov. Bill Walker issued a proclamation calling them into a special session.
After weekend moves on budget, legislative session continues on
After a week of lots of gridlock and little accomplished, the Alaska State Legislature lurched into some fits of action on the budget this weekend.
With budget negotiations stalled, Republicans consider partially funding government
The Legislature has now gone five days past its statutory deadline, and still an agreement on the budget has not been reached.
Alaska miners dispute claim that “much” of Alaska’s federal lands are open to mining
“I think our concern is when you say “much” you’re talking about 18 percent of placer mines, and two out of six large-scale mines,” said mining industry representative.
With legislature in limbo, Walker calls for action on bills
The Legislature blew past its adjournment deadline on Sunday and Gov. Walker is calling on lawmakers to work on bills for as long as the session continues.
Senate Finance hears from Legislative Finance Director about “fiscal crisis”
On Wednesday, the Alaska Senate Finance Committee received a briefing from David Teal, Director of the non-partisan Legislative Finance Division.