Legislators return for fifth special session

Legislators returned to Juneau today for the fifth special session since last summer. And lawmakers were greeted by a group of 20 protesters who want them to close the state’s budget shortfall.
“Act now! Pass a fiscal plan! Act now! Pass a fiscal plan,” the crowd chanted.
But it’s not clear if there are enough votes in the House to pass a bill that restructures Permanent Fund earnings to pay for state government. And several proposals to raise taxes on industries or intro