5 Alaska lawmakers travel to Juneau for 1-minute floor sessions

5 Alaska lawmakers travel to Juneau for 1-minute floor sessions

House and Senate majority members said they are not interested in considering Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s policy proposals during the special session he called.

Alaska legislators have largely departed Juneau, but special session continues until Aug. 31

The House chambers are seen on Friday, May 13, 2022, at the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau, Alaska. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)The Alaska State Legislature is planning a brief session without taking any action on Tuesday, and legislative leaders say they’ve already completed their intended work for the special session, which ends on Aug. 31. Gov. Mike Dunleavy called the 30-day session, which began on Aug. 2, for legislators to address…

Alaska Legislature gavels in and out, taking no further action in special session - Chilkat Valley News

The Alaska State Legislature gaveled in and out Tuesday as a technical step in running down the clock on a special session, slated to end Aug. 31. Legislative leaders say they’ve already accomplished their priorities — successfully overriding two vetoes by Gov. Mike Dunleavy — and have no interest in taking up further business this month. Dunleavy had called the special session and asked lawmakers to work on education and agriculture measures. T…

Alaska lawmakers hold technical special session amid standoff with Gov. Dunleavy

30 day special session picks back up if only for the moment