Capitol Punishment. AKLEG Day 1 Recap
Day 1 drama.
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Giessel and Edgmon to Dunleavy: Let’s work on the future of the PFD—together
Some legislators have suggested that a full PFD might be possible as long as it’s tied to changes to the future formula.
House pledges third vote on capital budget after coming up one vote short
The vote would have restored the UA scholarship program, Power Cost Equalization and put up the money to secure nearly $1 billion in federal transportation project money.
Legislative leadership bucks Wasilla special session, pushes to meet in Juneau and Anchorage
The move adds the capital budget to the agenda, too.
After Senate comes up short on PFD, Edgmon says it’s time to pass the budget
Save the dividend for another day.
Edgmon re-elected as speaker after two Republicans cross over in support: ‘To hell with politics’
The record-long impasse comes to an end.
AKLEG Day 30: Republicans, Democrats push back against Dunleavy’s cuts to school, seniors and rural Alaska
Legislators from both sides of the aisle and from across Alaska fire back to Dunleavy’s proposed budget. Meanwhile, something is afoot in the House.
State of the Race: Legislative Races, Day 4 (House Districts 31-40)
Today’s roundup will cap off the races for the Alaska House with an independent-heavy day going from Kenai to Southeast and back out to Western Alaska.
Rep. Westlake says he won’t resign, ignoring calls to step down amid misconduct allegations
Westlake is accused of misconduct in making unwanted and inappropriate sexual advances towards women in the capitol.
Speaker Edgmon fires back, says Sen. Wilson “crossed the line”
House Speaker Bryce Edgmon says Sen. David Wilson “crossed the line of appropriate behavior” during a Thursday news conference that Wilson called to clear his…