{"id":49345,"date":"2019-06-13T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-13T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.juneauempire.com\/news\/capitol-live-clock-ticking-as-end-of-session-approaches-again\/"},"modified":"2019-06-13T15:01:13","modified_gmt":"2019-06-13T23:01:13","slug":"capitol-live-clock-ticking-as-end-of-session-approaches-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.juneauempire.com\/news\/capitol-live-clock-ticking-as-end-of-session-approaches-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Capitol Live: Governor announces date, location for special session"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t

2:55 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

At least one lawmaker is perturbed by what Dunleavy said today. Senate Minority Leader Tom Begich points to Dunleavy’s call to the Legislature to “follow the law” as a bit hypocritical.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

“The governor’s statement today is disappointing. It’s ironic for Gov. Mike Dunleavy to talk about following the law when he has blatantly ignored or trampled on it in terms of appointment of judges, funding education, and using public funds for his own political purposes. Rather than casting blame, perhaps he should take a little time to reach out to others and build consensus that moves Alaska forward, not just his own personal agenda.”<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

1:02 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

Dunleavy officially declares that the special session will be July 8 in Wasilla. In the announcement, Dunleavy states this session is for figuring out the PFD. It will take place at Wasilla Middle School.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

“While the legislature has avoided a no-budget scenario, their work is not finished until they provide Alaskans with a full PFD outlined by statute. Today I am calling a second special session in Wasilla so lawmakers can complete their work and follow the law,” Dunleavy said in a statement. “At this point, a change in venue is necessary to refocus the conversation and remind lawmakers about the people and their PFD. Once the issue of the PFD is solved, these other budgetary issues will fall into place quickly.”<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

12:11 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

Von Imhof tells reporters afterward that she’s guessing the special session will be in Juneau. She also expects the special session to address the capital budget and the dividend. With the working group now meeting about the dividend, that leaves the rest of the Legislature to focus all energy on the capital budget.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

12:01 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

The Senate adjourns, meaning this special session is over. Now we wait for word from the governor on when\/where he calls them into another special session.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

Yes. #akleg<\/a><\/p>— Did AK Leg Adjourn? (@DidAKLegAdjourn) June 13, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote>\n