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Rep. Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak, was chosen as Speaker of the House last week, but key roles are unfilled.

Print article JUNEAU — Two weeks into the 32nd Alaska State Legislature, members of the state House of Representatives say they are optimistic about ending a leadership deadlock soon, but cannot point to tangible progress. The ongoing deadlock, now the worst since statehood by some measures, has left the House unable to appoint even a temporary leader and is threatening Alaska’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since November, that response has been legally justified by a series of 30-day emergency declarations from Gov. Mike Dunleavy. The current declaration expires Feb. 14. On Tue...

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The third time was not a charm as the House Monday tried for the third time to elect a speaker to lead a majority. Representative Bart LeBon, who was nominated twice before to be the Speaker Pro Tem which is preliminary to selecting a speaker, nominated Representative Laddie Shaw during today's floor session. Like the previous nominations of LeBon, Shaw's nomination failed on a 20 to 20 vote. Lieutenant Governor Kevin Meyer, who is presiding over the sessions until a speaker is elected then adjourned the House until 10 Tuesday morning when it will be day 15...

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Different day, but same result although there was a nomination put forth in the State House for Speaker Pro Tem which is preliminary to selecting a permanent speaker to lead a majority. Representative Bart LeBon was nominated for the second time on Thursday and rejected for the second time on a 20 to 20 vote. The House adjourned until Monday when it will be Day 14 of the session.  

Breast pumping breakrooms, banking regulations and the Board of Regents at the University of Alaska. Those are some of the topics covered in bills filed by Interior legislators preparing for