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The Legislature's two overrides were a truly remarkable rebuke of veto-happy Dunleavy

The veto has been one of Dunleavy's favorite tools for interfacing with the Legislature. It finally ran out.

The Legislature's two overrides were a truly remarkable rebuke of veto-happy Dunleavy
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Dunleavy's special session menu: Reheated leftovers

Legislative leadership isn't even making a show of trying to stomach the governor's plans.

Dunleavy's special session menu: Reheated leftovers
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The 'big, beautiful' bill is big and ugly for Alaska

While some try to downplay the impacts, others have taken a hard look and don't like what they see.

The 'big, beautiful' bill is big and ugly for Alaska
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Dunleavy's oil tax transparency veto underlines the flaws in Alaska's tax code

Not only does the veto and secrecy raise worries that Dunleavy could be cutting sweetheart deals, but it also shows the system can be gamed.

Dunleavy's oil tax transparency veto underlines the flaws in Alaska's tax code
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Legislators hold firm, override Dunleavy's veto and adjourn

"A day early and before midnight."

Legislators hold firm, override Dunleavy's veto and adjourn
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Dunleavy says he had a 'moral imperative' to kill school funding bill

Dunleavy, as he reminded everyone several times throughout the hearing, knows best because he was once a teacher.

Dunleavy says he had a 'moral imperative' to kill school funding bill
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Small victories, setbacks and rampant uncertainty define this year's session

Big changes are coming for the state, and the biggest one will be a change in governor after the 2026 election.

Small victories, setbacks and rampant uncertainty define this year's session
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Legislators unanimously reject Dunleavy appointee with 'particularly disqualifying' views

Tales from the joint confirmation session.

Legislators unanimously reject Dunleavy appointee with 'particularly disqualifying' views
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Dunleavy prepares to slash public school funding in fight for half-baked policies

But leave it to Dunleavy to kill a unicorn.

Dunleavy prepares to slash public school funding in fight for half-baked policies
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Oversight bill seeks to address 'serious and ongoing problem' with oil tax transparency

The Dunleavy administration's secrecy has created a troubling blind spot where legislators cannot say for sure that Alaska is getting what it rightfully should.

Oversight bill seeks to address 'serious and ongoing problem' with oil tax transparency