The second session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature began Tuesday.
The second regular session of the 34th legislature begins Jan. 20.
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The lawmakers wanted to hear from constituents before the legislative session begins.
Mayor Peter Micciche said a 34% increase over three years has created “real financial hardships” for many in the borough.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy railed against the Legislature’s adjournment as being opaque.
Lawmakers have said the somewhat obscure policy is significant in the face of missing oil tax information.
The increase in funding from Saturday’s veto override will represent a roughly $3 million increase to the KPBSD.
If we do not act during this special session, the vetoes will become permanent
He recapped the monthslong effort to get education funding and policy legislation across the finish line.
We must stand in defense of the institution of public schools.
Hyper-partisan politics don’t belong in classrooms.
The Senate and House majority say the Legislature plans to consider two veto overrides.
The bill requires insurance companies and health care providers to meet new deadlines for authorizing requests for care.
Lawmakers on Wednesday said they were surprised by the move.
Rep. Bill Elam reports back on his freshman session in the Alaska House of Representatives.
Highlights included education funding, budget woes and bills on insurance regulations, fishing.
