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Legislators will collect pay despite not finishing budget on time
They’re reinterpreting a law from last year.
Alex McCarthy
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With no PFD attached, Legislature’s budget heads to governor’s desk
Another special session could be coming.
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Ferry cuts in Legislature budget are heavy, but could have been worse
The governor can still veto funding.
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Governor preparing for Mat-Su special session, instead of Juneau
“Pretty much everything worked out” for session up north.
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Lawsuit pits role of Legislature against power of governor
The governor called it “a friendly suit.”
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Million dollar special session? Here’s how much it will cost the state.
Per diem could double the price tag.
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‘Dangerous and outrageous’: Bill introduced in Alaska House would treat abortion the same as murder
It’s familiar territory for David Eastman.
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What the Legislature left on the table: Ferries, addiction treatment, new revenue
Local lawmakers express disappointment.
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Lawmakers ask why Alaska still has ‘marriage defense’ against spousal rape
Marriage can still be used as defense in some assault cases.
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From ‘witch hunt’ to ‘yippee-ki-yay’: Lawmakers confirm Dunleavy appointees after debates
A couple votes in particular were heated.
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Bills look at PFD’s future, spending cap for Legislature
One bill is meant to be a “conversation starter.”