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Former state Sen. Rick Halford, left, and current state Sen. Bill Wielechowski answer questions about a lawsuit they filed at a press conference on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, in Anchorage. The lawsuit filed by Wielechowski, Halford and former state Sen. Clem Tillion claimed Gov. Bill Walker acted illegally in vetoing half the money designated for the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend. (Dan Joling | Associated Press)
The Alaska Supreme Court has upheld Gov. Bill Walker’s veto of a portion of the 2016 Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend.
In a decision issued Friday, the court said, “We conclude that Governor Walker validly exercised his constitutional veto authority when reducing the transfer amount from the earnings reserve to the dividend fund.”
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Neither incumbent Rep. Sarah Vance or challenger Brent Johnson have claimed 50% of votes in the race
Extended periods of light to moderate snow are expected Friday through Sunday morning
The utility produces 90% of its electricity using natural gas
Troopers sought help from the public in a search for Tanner Allen Geiser
Woodruff, Miller charged with felony first-degree assault for alleged conduct during May arrest in Kenai
The owner sought to operate a retail marijuana establishment at Swanson Square in Kenai
Winter weather advisory and other messages from National Weather Service effective through Friday morning
Soldotna sharks give $4,000 scholarship to local gift shop
Included in the work session notes is a potential calendar describing weeks running from Monday to Thursday starting in August 2025
