Sen. Bert Stedman, a Sitka Republican, and Rep. Jeremy Bynum, a Ketchikan Republican, backed off their previous support for the election bill, flipping the vote in Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s favor. The bill would have made systemic reforms to the state’s election system.
As the end of the session looms, Gov. Mike Dunleavy called on legislators to quickly pass proposals that will provide a property tax reduction for Alaska LNG.
Lawmakers pressed attorney general appointee Stephen Cox on his understanding of the state’s constitutional right to privacy and handling of voter data.
