Alaska Senate goes bipartisan with 17-member majority
The Senate organizes around a whopping 17-member majority with all nine Democrats and eight of the 11 Republicans.
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Far-right conservatives to stand in the way of disaster bill as federal food stamp deadline looms
Any delay, whether it’s to take up the dozens of amendments or because amendments water down the bill too much, will have serious consequences for Alaska.
The Senate Majority projects unity but for what, exactly? MEMO
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Senate Republicans welcome Rep. Revak into their ranks, ending showdown with the governor
The confirmation vote brings an end to a standoff between Senate Republicans and the governor.
Senate passes sweeping rollback of criminal justice reform, promising big price tag will be worth it
“A sense of safety and security trumps every other need Alaskans have,” said Sen. Shelley Hughes, R-Palmer.
AKLEG Day 22: Senators bristle at long-term risks of Dunleavy’s PFD repayment plan
The plan would reduce future dividends and increase the risk the account could be zeroed out.
Sen. Anna MacKinnon will not run for re-election: Report
Most expect Eagle River Republican Rep. Lora Reinbold will seek the open seat.
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.
Walker plans to sign constitutionally flawed crime bill
Gov. Bill Walker will sign Senate Bill 54 he said in a newsletter this morning, despite concerns that it a constitutional problem could tie up…