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High drama as session ends early

peninsulaclarion — Mon, 16 May 2011 19:07:01 +0000

The special session came to a dramatic end late Saturday, with the Alaska House adjourning three days early amid a month-long budget dispute with the Senate.

Capitol maneuvering leaves capital budget in doubt

juneauempire — Mon, 16 May 2011 19:04:42 +0000

Senators said late Saturday they are being forced by House leaders into spending more and saving less than they wanted after the House suddenly adjourned Saturday, before the mandatory Tuesday end of the 30-day special session.

House weighs in with its capital budget

juneauempire — Mon, 16 May 2011 19:02:52 +0000

House Republican leaders rolled out a capital budget that tops $3.1 billion, but is being praised by Juneau’s politically split delegation.