Fewer legislators were present in Juneau than the 45 votes needed to reverse the governor’s vetoes. Disagreement over where to meet has split lawmakers between the two locations, with Friday the constitutional deadline for overriding the vetoes.
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In 4 a.m. emails, demonstrations and in-person ambushes, Alaskans press lawmakers on budget vetoes
Alaskans are approaching their legislators in person. They’re holding rallies and sleepovers. And they’re barraging lawmakers with phone calls, text messages and emails by the hundreds.
Alaska senators say time running out on funding for scholarships, medical education, Power Cost Equalization
State senators in Juneau raised alarm on Tuesday about the money swept from state budget accounts into a harder-to-access piggy bank: the Constitutional Budget Reserve.
Cuts to universities could threaten Alaska’s unified library catalog
Library workers across the state are concerned Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s cuts to Alaska’s university system could threaten a statewide library service.
Alaska Legislature split on budget vetoes, PFDs — and where to meet
Alaska legislators gathered in two different places on Monday, with different messages about state law, permanent fund dividends and Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s line-item vetoes.
Constituents use Wasilla special session to lobby Alaska lawmakers on Dunleavy’s budget vetoes
Monday’s special session in Wasilla gave road-system Alaskans a chance to offer their opinions about the huge budget dilemmas facing state lawmakers right now.