As a special session begins in Juneau, momentum seems to have stalled amid disagreements over the size of the Permanent Fund dividend.
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Alaska’s regular legislative session ends without finalizing a budget or PFD amount
A 30-day special session is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. Thursday.
Rep. Josiah Patkotak elected temporary speaker in unorganized Alaska House of Representatives
The step doesn’t resolve the divide that has prevented the chamber from picking a permanent speaker and organizing committees or from considering legislation.
Legislature to require masks, bar reporters from floor sessions
The policies could be changed once the newly elected Legislature convenes Jan. 19.
With Alaska legislative session a month away, it’s still unclear who will control the House and Senate
Major differences among Republicans mean Alaskans still don’t know who will be in the majorities in both the House and the Senate.