Dunleavy’s vetoes stand after divided Legislature fails to muster 45 votes
Some legislators opposing the override suggested a negotiated compromise to restore some money here and there. Such a process could take months.
2019 session
POLL: Dunleavy’s approval rating is underwater everywhere, including Mat-Su
More on the numbers from earlier this week.
‘It is not hopeless.’ Thousands plea for veto overrides on eve of vote
Chances of an override are slim with 22 legislators hiding out in Wasilla.
Alaska Performance Scholarship, WWAMI put on hold after Dunleavy bucks precedent and denies funding
More bad news for the University of Alaska.
Dunleavy’s already-low approval rating took a nosedive after vetoes, according to poll
The poll covered the days leading up to the vetoes and the days after they were released.
Radio Campaign Targets Legislators
With only a week or so left to override Governor Dunleavy’s budget vetoes, an effort to pressure the fence sitting legislators has begun. Save our State is on the airwaves with a series of targeted radio ads that calls out legislators who may not vote for overrides because they are closely aligned with Dunleavy, or are nursing grudges from the regular session
‘Here I am starving.’ Hundreds call on legislators to override Dunleavy’s vetoes
Many seniors spoke through tears or anger when talking about how the overnight elimination of the Senior Benefits Program, dental benefits and others have left them unsure what to do.
Former AG Lindemuth says Dunleavy’s vetoes fly in the face of the Alaska Constitution
Lindemuth argues the vetoes run contrary to the founding ideals of the Alaska Constitution.
Legislators announce public meetings to hear from Alaskans about Dunleavy’s vetoes
With a week until the clock on the override starts ticking, some legislators want to hear from the public.
The clock’s ticking: There’s two weeks to understand and potentially override Dunleavy’s vetoes
Higher property taxes, more fake Alaska Native artwork, the end of the Senior Benefits Program and plenty other bad news.