25-06-2016 03:08 via alaskapublic.org

Possible Anchorage special session location would crimp fundraising

The Legislature will gather in Juneau on July 11th for its second special session this year. But, it might not be there for long. Lawmakers are talking about adjourning in Juneau and calling the Legislature’s own special session in Anchorage. Some say it will be convenient and save money. But it will also pose an obstacle for Anchorage legislators running for re-election. That’s because state law bars them from raising campaign funds in the municipality where there’s a special
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