Friday in the Sun (April 20): The ‘Repeal and Replace SB 91’ edition
All attention was turned to the crime bill hearing on Thursday as many in the capitol delighted in a messy bill hearing.
April 2018
AKLEG Recap, Day 93: Senate passes House’s pro-pot joint resolution after balking at earlier attempt
The Senate initially refused to sound off against a federal rollback of lenient marijuana policy, but the final joint resolution stands up in support of Alaska’s industry.
Legislature approves ‘early’ funding for education, but debate over school funding isn’t over
Legislators will still have to figure out whether they will approve boosted funding for this year.
Bill that would knock per diem initiative off the ballot hits wall in Senate
Some legislators might not be so thrilled to be on the same ballot as a measure targeting their per diem.
AKLEG Recap, Day 92: $500,000 contraceptive study bill faces skepticism in House
Senate President Pete Kelly, the sponsor of the contraceptive study bill, faced tough questioning by the House Finance Committee.
Gov. Walker debuts first campaign ad of 2018 as ‘Independent. Alaskan.’
It’s going to be a busy year.
AKLEG Recap, Day 91: House clamps down on new bills
The House also passed a bill officially naming Sept. 11 as “Patriot Day.”
AKLEG Recap, Day 90: Session plods on without an end in sight
It wasn’t a particularly exciting end to the voter-approved 90-day session.
Friday in the Sun (April 13): The (not really) End-of-Session Edition
The latest and occasionally greatest in Alaska political rumors and gossip.
AKLEG Recap, Day 86: House Majority Coalition down to 21 members
The treatment of the smoke-free workplace bill was a step too far.