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State Republicans are celebrating a victory today following a successful gubernatorial election. Mike Dunleavy, a former state senator from Wasilla, was elected governor, defeating Democratic candidate Mark Begich and current governor Bill Walker, whose name remained on the ballot despite […]

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Gov. Bill Walker dropped out of his race for re-election on October 19, just days after his lieutenant governor resigned for making “inappropriate” comments. Public and private polling showed him trailing in third place, behind Republican Mike Dunleavy and Democrat […]

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October 22, 2018  •  

Alaska Lieutenant Governor Resigns

Alaska Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott resigned October 16 after making comments that were called “inappropriate” by Gov. Bill Walker. His replacement is Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson, who was once a commissioner for the Department of Health and Social Services. According to […]

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Gov. Bill Walker signed significant legislative ethics reforms into law on July 19. House Bill 44 prohibits lobbyists from buying meals or alcoholic drinks for legislators, requires legislators to receive prior approval for travel abroad that is paid for by […]

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January 9, 2018  •  

Alaska State Senator Resigning

Alaska state Sen. Mike Dunleavy announced he will resign his Senate E seat to focus on a campaign for governor. Had Dunleavy remained in office, he would have been prohibited from campaigning or raising money during the legislative session, which […]

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Gov. Bill Walker issued a proclamation to convene the Legislature’s fourth special session on October 23 to address revenue and public safety issues. The governor has proposed a payroll tax of 1.5 percent that is expected to generate between $300 […]

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Alaska Governor Bill Walker asked his legislative director to notify legislators he will be calling a special session to convene on October 23. The focus of this special session will be on finding alternative forms of revenue that are vital […]

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Alaska’s second special session adjourned July 15 with lawmakers ending the oil tax credit program. The Legislature may be called back into another special session soon to deal with the unfinished business of the capital budget and deficit reduction measures. […]

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Gov. Bill Walker signed a shutdown-averting $8.8 billion state operating budget into law; however, the Alaska Legislature remains in session to address oil and gas tax credits. The 30-day special session ends July 16. Lawmakers have set a record this […]

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The Alaska Legislature’s first special session ran out of time on June 16 without lawmakers passing a budget bill to resolve the state’s annual $2.7 billion deficit. Gov. Bill Walker immediately called a second special session convening that same day […]

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Gov. Bill Walker ordered Alaska legislators into a special session just minutes after the regular session adjourned. Lawmakers have been unable to agree on how to resolve the state’s annual $2.7 billion deficit. Majority House Democrats proposed a state income […]

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With scheduled renovations to begin May 1 at the Alaska Capitol, lawmakers are moving to a new location before continuing to work to fix the state’s multi-billion dollar budget deficit. Constitutionally, the legislature can remain in session for up to […]

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Alaska Gov. Bill Walker is willing to call a special legislative session if lawmakers do not pass his tax or revenue proposals to address the growing budget deficit. The state Department of Revenue forecasts a dramatic drop in overall funding […]

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Alaska Gov. Bill Walker plans to call a special legislative session to address details of, and issues related to, the development of a natural gas pipeline. The state is currently developing the project with three oil producers and a pipeline […]

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