Alaska Lawmakers Weigh Governor's Call For New Session Venue

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Wed, 06/19/2019 - 5:06pm

WASILLA, Alaska (AP) — When Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy called for the Legislature's next special session to be held in Wasilla, some agreed with him that a change of venue would be good for lawmakers struggling to finish their work after a drawn-out five months at the state capital. Others called it a means of intimidation or cited security and logistical concerns. Now, the wait is on to see if the House and Senate heed Dunleavy's call to do business July 8 in his conservative hometown. It would be the first time an Alaska special session has convened outside the capital, Juneau, or the state's largest city, Anchorage, where a few have been held. Nationally, it's rare for special sessions to be held outside state capitals, though committee hearings sometimes take place elsewhere.Read more on NewsOK.com

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