New legislative leaders prepare to start work ahead of challenging session

Bryce Edgmon, D-Dillingham, has been tapped as Speaker of the House following the formation of a new bipartisan majority caucus. (Photo by 360 NORTH)Both houses of the legislature will have new leaders in January.
Incoming Senate President Pete Kelly and House Speaker Bryce Edgmon both said they have positive feelings toward the other. But they lead very different caucuses that will likely have different priorities in the coming legislative session.
Edgmon is becoming the speaker of the House be