House elects Patkotak as temporary speaker: ‘We’ll get through whatever we’re getting through right now’
It’s the first meaningful sign of progress for the chamber’s organization since the Legislature began.
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House split cemented as Patkotak says he’s teaming up with Bush legislators
It’s not a full commitment to join with the bipartisan coalition but gives the four-member Bush legislator bloc—House Speaker Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky, D-Bethel, and Rep. Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak—powerful sway as the House works toward a majority.