Legislature back to 60 with swearing in of Mel Gillis, too late for a PFD special session this year
Not that anyone really expected it anymore, but there’s no longer time this year for that PFD special session.
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Debra Call files to run for Legislature, entering race for South Anchorage Senate seat
Call’s filing signals plans to run against the newly confirmed Sen. Josh Revak for Senate District M.
Mel Gillis helped Revak win a seat in the House. Now he’s the governor’s pick to fill it
Gillis spent $30,000 on an independent expenditure group that helped Revak beat incumbent Rep. Charisse Millett in the Republican Primary.
Three nominated to fill House seat vacated by Sen. Revak, decision due by Dec. 2
Another nomination process marked by some controversy.
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.
Dunleavy picks Rep. Revak to fill Senate vacancy, backs off PFD special session
He said a third special session to deal with the remainder of the $3,000 PFD will depend on the Senate Republicans approving his second pick to fill the Senate District M vacancy.
AKLEG Recap Day 2: Swearing-in stunt sidelines House another day
Another rocky day in the Alaska Legislature.
Nearly $8 million of independent money has been spent on this election: State of the Race
Overall spending is down from 2014, but groups are already getting more involved in candidate races.