Alaska's budget-focused lawmakers near half-way point
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Legislators this coming week will reach the half-way point of the scheduled 90-day session, with the House working toward finalizing its version of the state operating budget and...
View ArticleThe Latest: Democrats criticize Alaska governor's tax plan
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The latest on Alaska Gov. Bill Walker's budget proposal (all times local): 3:30 p.m. Some Democratic state legislators say Gov. Bill Walker's budget plan would hit working-class...
View ArticleSome Alaska lawmakers worry about cost of Medicaid expansion
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) -- A subcommittee hearing on Gov. Bill Walker's proposal to expand Medicaid coverage revealed few new details Monday, with several members expressing concern about the cost and the...
View ArticleThe Latest: Gov: 'Modest' tax measures would have big impact
The Latest on the Alaska Legislature's special session (all times local): 5:30 p.m. Gov. Bill Walker says a tax package he's introduced for the special session is a necessary measure to address the...
View ArticleAlaska governor calls special session for budget, revenue
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska lawmakers faced a special session after failing to reach agreement on a budget deal ahead of a constitutional meeting deadline. Gov. Bill Walker spared no time in issuing a...
View ArticleProspect of special session looms for Alaska lawmakers
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The prospect of a special session loomed as Alaska lawmakers hit their fourth month in regular session without agreement on a plan for pulling the state out of a massive budget...
View ArticleChenault: House asks Senate for joint session on overrides
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska House has asked the Senate to meet in joint session to consider potential overrides of vetoes made by Gov. Bill Walker, Speaker Mike Chenault said Wednesday. The...
View ArticleThe Latest: Extended session costs so far: about $520K
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Latest on the Alaska Legislature's special session (all times local): 4:10 p.m. Personnel and per diem costs tallied for the recently ended extended legislative session so far...
View ArticleAlaska Legislature convenes in special session
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Legislature convened a special session Monday called by Gov. Bill Walker to address numerous issues unresolved during the extended regular session, including the...
View ArticleAlaska Legislature set to convene in special session
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Legislature was slated Monday to begin a special session called by Gov. Bill Walker to...
View ArticleThe Latest: Walker adds item to special session agenda
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Latest on the Alaska Legislature's special session (all times local): 1:35 p.m. Gov. Bill Walker has added another item to his special session agenda. It's a bill that he...
View ArticleAlaska lawmakers begin special session to address multibillion dollar budget...
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska lawmakers begin special session to address multibillion dollar budget deficit. ......
View ArticleAlaska House ends session without addressing Walker's bills
The Alaska House ended the special session Friday, marred by deep divisions and unable to come to terms on a plan to address the state's multibillion-dollar budget deficit. A number of legislators took...
View ArticleLawmakers begin digging into Walker budget plan
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Senate Finance Committee began digging into Gov. Bill Walker's budget plan Wednesday, grilling Walker's budget director on details and underscoring the challenge ahead in...
View ArticleThe Latest: Alaska House convenes special session
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Latest on the Alaska Legislature's special session (all times local): 11:15 a.m. The Alaska House has convened the special session called by Gov. Bill Walker to address...
View ArticleAlaska lawmakers OK $5 billion budget in 2nd special session
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) After months of negotiations, the Alaska Legislature on Thursday approved a $5 billion budget that reduces spending while tapping the state's reserves to help with...
View ArticleAlaska governor paints bleak picture if deficit not solved
Gov. Bill Walker laid out a bleak picture for the state as it became increasingly apparent that he will not get the plan he hoped for to address Alaska's gaping deficit during this special session....
View ArticleAlaska lawmakers begin session focused on $3.5B deficit
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Legislature convened Tuesday for the start of a legislative session expected to focus on addressing the state's multibillion-dollar budget deficit. The Senate gaveled...
View ArticleGovernor may call special legislative session over budget
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Bill Walker said he is willing to call the Legislature into a special session if lawmakers don't pass any of his tax or new revenue proposals to help close a...
View ArticleAlaska Legislature To Hold Fifth Special Session In 2 Years
By BECKY BOHRER JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — State legislators are poised to meet Monday for their fifth special session in two years, with Gov. Bill Walker saying they need to finish the work of addressing...
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