At an event in Anchorage, organizers said the governor’s budget vetoes are not the sole reason they want to pursue a recall. But the vetoes were cited repeatedly.
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PFD fight splits Alaska GOP, leaving some aligned with Democrats
One of the biggest ideological fractures complicating this year’s legislative session is within the Alaska Republican Party. And that’s creating some strange bedfellows.
Public media reporting on vetoes aims for consistency
Alaska news organizations have reported that Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed $444 million from the state’s operating budget. But news coverage published by Alaska Public Media and KTOO have used a smaller number of $390 million. There are a few reasons for this.
With no veto override, UAS chancellor expects layoffs at Southeast campuses
Without an override of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes, the UAS chancellor says the university will likely see significant layoffs of staff and faculty at the Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan campuses.
Anchorage leaders brace for ‘unprecedented’ budget situation
Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz describes Alaska’s pending fiscal situation as “an act of budgetary terrorism.”
While Dunleavy’s budget vetoes survive override vote, Alaska’s Legislature remains divided
While there won’t be a formal way to override the vetoes after Friday, there may be another path to restoring funding for some line items.
Alaska lawmakers’ veto override vote fails in Juneau as protesters occupy GOP session in Wasilla
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.
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.
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.
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.