A House somewhat less divided

The House continues to pull itself together but it's going to be a rocky path forward. Meanwhile, ConocoPhillips announces job cuts just as the Legislature is opening the book on oil taxes.

Feb 16, 2021

Good morning, Alaska! It’s Day 29 of the 32nd Legislative Session, it’s Elizabeth Peratrovich Day and the House finally has a majority… just not an organization.

The organization in the House seems to be slowly and somewhat shakily coming together. Rep. Kelly Merrick, the Eagle River Republican who cast the decisive tie-breaking vote to elect House Spea…

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