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 special session
‘Don’t hide! Override!’ Protestors interrupt Wasilla holdouts on day of veto overrides
They hid.
‘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.
Legislators plan to stay in Wasilla and skip politically charged votes on veto overrides
Maybe it’s the legislators in Juneau that want the vetoes to stand, Sen. Mia Costello argued.
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.
‘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.
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.
Legal memo says Alaska Constitution supports defying governor’s Wasilla special session
The Alaska Legislature and the governor should get a punch card for frequent visits to the Alaska Supreme Court.