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In veto override, some Alaska Republicans say they saw an opportunity for education compromise
On Saturday afternoon, after Alaska lawmakers voted to override Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of $50.6 million in public school ...
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy had minor skin cancer surgery last month, he confirms
Alaska’s governor came to Juneau for last weekend’s special session with a noticeable abrasion on his forehead, the result of ...
Dunleavy administration eyes grants to NGOs for possible cuts in Alaska budget
In a new administrative action, Gov. Mike Dunleavy is ordering “efficiency reviews” of state agencies and asking departments ...
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One day, two overrides: What to know about Alaska’s special session
Lawmakers overcame two vetoes from Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who called the special session, and have yet to schedule any hearings ...
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Alaska lawmakers override 2 Dunleavy vetoes, restoring $50M in education funding
Lawmakers recessed without considering the policy proposals for which Gov. Mike Dunleavy called the special session.
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Despite Alaska lawmakers’ veto override, getting an answer on oil tax settlements will take months
The final result could reveal tens or hundreds of millions of dollars in missed revenue for the state of Alaska.
Gov. Dunleavy orders reductions in state spending and regulations
Aug. 6—Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy has directed his administration to reduce state spending and regulations, in a pair of orders that resemble ones from President Donald Trump. Issued Monday ...
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Alaska lawmakers override Dunleavy’s education funding veto
The vote was the second successful veto override after lawmakers convened Saturday for a special session called by Dunleavy.
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Special session continues in almost-empty Alaska Capitol building
Most state legislators have left Juneau and aren’t scheduled to meet again until Aug. 19 due to differences over the agenda ...
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Alaska approves 120-credit CPA pathway without governor’s signature: Trial Balance
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who has spent much of his career in education, chose not to sign or veto the state’s new CPA ...
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Lawmakers override Gov. Dunleavy’s veto of oil tax transparency bill
Alaska lawmakers overrode Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of a bill intended to bolster the authority of the legislative auditor on ...
Alaska lawmakers override governor’s veto of public school funding, restoring services and teachers
The Alaska Legislature, meeting in special session, has overridden Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of more than $50 million in ...