Dunleavy says he won’t call Alaska lawmakers into another special session this year

Dunleavy says he won’t call Alaska lawmakers into another special session this year

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy (center, red tie) stands with members of the Alaska Legislature on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at the Alaska Oil and Gas Association's annual convention in Anchorage. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)In a Friday letter to the leaders of the Alaska House and Senate, Gov. Mike Dunleavy said he will not call lawmakers into a special legislative session when the current one expires at the end of Sunday. “I write today to i…

Dunleavy says no extension of special session, blasts Legislature over inaction on education

Gov. Mike Dunleavy told Alaska legislative leaders Friday that he will not extend the special session past its 30-day limit, sharply criticizing lawmakers for failing to take up his proposed education reforms. The special session, which began Aug. 2, will end this weekend. In a letter to Senate President Gary Stevens and House Speaker Bryce […] The post Dunleavy says no extension of special session, blasts Legislature over inaction on education …