[Tensions rise in discombobulated Alaska House]<\/a><\/ins><\/p>\n“In a normal organizational year, it’s easier to draw team lines based on budget priorities,” Kopp said.<\/p>\n
The House expects to see Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s new budget proposal on Feb. 13, said Rep. Tammie Wilson, R-North Pole. She said Monday they expect it will be dramatically different in comparison to the way budgets have been presented in the past.<\/p>\n
“The budget is the No. 1 thing we are sent here to do,” Kopp said. “The caution flag is up among members. It’s hard to comment on something we haven’t seen.”<\/p>\n
Talerico announced the House will hold a series of informational meetings this week at the Capitol that he hopes will help to move forward with business and clear a pathway for a majority organizaton to be formed quickly.<\/p>\n
The last two years, the House has been led by a largely Democratic House Majority Coalition. But a Republican and independent who had caucused with the House Majority Coalition lost re-election bids in November. Currently there’s 20 Republicans caucusing, which is not enough to form a majority in the 40-member House.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Contact reporter Mollie Barnes at mbarnes@juneauempire.com or 523-2228.<\/b><\/p>\n
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