Post by Logan on Apr 26, 2016 2:43:33 GMT -6
Legislation at a standstill as Alaska lawmakers settle in for long haul
JUNEAU — Tourists who will be arriving Saturday on Juneau’s first cruise ship of 2016 will likely be treated to views of a seasonal species that’s typically migrated north by this time of year.
The Alaska Legislature will almost certainly still be in town by week’s end, with lawmakers and staff settling in for the long haul as they await movement on an oil-tax reform bill. The measure has brought progress to a standstill on the state budget and other deficit-reduction measures.
Legislative leaders toured a building Monday afternoon that could serve as their temporary offices once the Capitol closes completely for a renovation and retrofitting project this weekend, saying chances appear to be dwindling that they’ll finish their work beforehand. Construction has already closed off Fourth Street in front of the Capitol entrance.
“It would be nice if we didn’t have to move,” Senate President Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage, told reporters Monday. “But I just don’t know if we can get it all done here in a week.”
Read more: www.adn.com/article/20160425/legislation-standstill-alaska-lawmakers-settle-long-haul-0
JUNEAU — Tourists who will be arriving Saturday on Juneau’s first cruise ship of 2016 will likely be treated to views of a seasonal species that’s typically migrated north by this time of year.
The Alaska Legislature will almost certainly still be in town by week’s end, with lawmakers and staff settling in for the long haul as they await movement on an oil-tax reform bill. The measure has brought progress to a standstill on the state budget and other deficit-reduction measures.
Legislative leaders toured a building Monday afternoon that could serve as their temporary offices once the Capitol closes completely for a renovation and retrofitting project this weekend, saying chances appear to be dwindling that they’ll finish their work beforehand. Construction has already closed off Fourth Street in front of the Capitol entrance.
“It would be nice if we didn’t have to move,” Senate President Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage, told reporters Monday. “But I just don’t know if we can get it all done here in a week.”
Read more: www.adn.com/article/20160425/legislation-standstill-alaska-lawmakers-settle-long-haul-0