Pipeline-for-pension deal falls apart as the Alaska Legislature’s regular session nears end

AFP-Alaska Thanks Gov. Dunleavy for Veto of Costly Defined Benefit Pension Bill; Commends Legislators for Sustaining Veto

JUNEAU, AK – Americans for Prosperity-Alaska (AFP-Alaska) today thanked Governor Mike Dunleavy for vetoing legislation that would have reintroduced a costly, government-run defined benefit pension system, and praised members of the Alaska State Legislature who voted “no” on overriding the veto.  Last week, AFP-Alaska urged the governor to veto the proposal, citing concerns that defined benefit systems historically lead to cost overruns, unfunded…

Pipeline-for-pension deal falls apart as the Alaska Legislature's regular session nears end

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed a bill that would have restored public pensions after the failure of a deal negotiated with House leaders.

Pipeline-for-pension deal falls apart as the Alaska Legislature’s regular session nears end

At left, House Majority Leader Chuck Kopp, R-Anchorage, talks with experts on the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline during a break in debates Monday, May 18, 2026. To Kopp's immediate right is Joelle Hall of the Alaska AFL-CIO. At center, gesturing, is former U.S. Sen. Mark Begich, now an adviser to Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (James Brooks photo/Alaska Beacon)A high-stakes quid pro quo deal fell apart in the Alaska Capitol on Monday as legisla…

Lawmakers say veto override of Alaska pension bill unlikely

An Alaska lawmaker says there are not enough votes to override Gov. Dunleavy’s veto of a bill that would have added a traditional pension option for public workers.