Alaska Legislature

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On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re checking in with the central peninsula’s three representatives in the Alaska Legislature.

State lawmakers failed to override the governor’s veto of a bill that would have increased funding for K-12 schools by $1,000 per student.

The bill aims to streamline health insurance coverage requests by setting deadlines for providers.

The bills address healthcare, employee sick leave and credit card swipe fees.

The trio heard from dozens of attendees, who voiced thoughts on everything from ranked choice voting, to electronic pull tabs, to the foster care system, to Canada.

House Bill 69 now heads to the Senate, after dozens of amendments, several hours of debate and a somewhat unusual committee process.

The bill is being carried by the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee, chaired by Nikiski Republican Sen. Jesse Bjorkman.

Less than two weeks after state lawmakers gaveled in the 34th Alaska Legislature, funding for K-12 schools is already dominating committee chatter.

The 34th Alaska Legislature gaveled in for their 121-day legislative session Tuesday.