Alaska House votes to shut down budget debate

Rep. Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, gazes at the ceiling during debate Thursday on the House budget bill in Juneau. The House voted to shut down debate on the budget on Friday. Chenault’s Republican minority coalition objected, saying it was an unprecedented manuever. (Photo by Rashah McChesney/Alaska’s Energy Desk)The Alaska House voted to shut down debate on the state budget.
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Members of the House minority say the action is stifling debate. The two House caucuses disagree abou