Friday in the Sun (May 11): The It’s Almost, Maybe Finally Over edition
We’re a matter of tens of hours away from the end of the session, bringing a merciful end to a thoroughly underwhelming two years. While…
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AKLEG Recap, Day 114: Legislature nearing the final sprint of session
The Legislature is in the final days of the session, but there are still plenty of pieces to be finalized.
Fairbanks Rep. David Guttenberg announces he won’t seek re-election
Guttenberg made the announcement to the monthly meeting at the Fairbanks Laborers’ hall, which helped launch his political career.
Legislative Council rejects Juneau legislator’s proposed 75 percent cut to per diem
After a commission eliminated session per diem for Juneau legislators, a Juneau legislator proposed cutting everyone else’s per diem by 75 percent.
Fairbanks Rep. Guttenberg hospitalized after medical emergency, reported to be “in good spirits”
The representative was joking with fellow legislators on the way to the hospital.
State Legislator Calls Bernie Sanders Alaska Convention Move “Shameful”
The Sanders campaign is using a little known party rule to bar 222 of their own supporters from being Alaska delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia later this summer.