The vote was the latest action in a stalemate that’s preventing Alaska’s House of Representatives from beginning work this session.
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Rep. Knopp leaves Republican caucus, seeks new bipartisan coalition
State Rep. Gary Knopp said a bipartisan coalition would act as a counterweight to Gov. Mike Dunleavy, while an all-Republican caucus wouldn’t.
In Bethel House race, candidates question Democratic cred
Candidates question party loyalty in Bethel-area House race
Ahead of primary, House ‘Musk Ox’ incumbents counter bipartisan chatter
Primary challengers say it’s important for majority-caucus Republicans to maintain party discipline, but some lawmakers say focusing on constituents’ needs can conflict with the party line.
Democratic leaders seek bipartisan coalition in backing challengers
There’s a long history of rural legislators joining majority caucuses, regardless of the party.
With Senate change, State House feels ripple effects
Here’s looks at how power shifted in the Capitol when the Bipartisan Coalition lost control of the State Senate in 2012
Egan: Senate may resurrect bipartisan leadership caucus
Egan says there was a lot of dissatisfaction with the way the Senate was run this year.