Senate gavels out and ends its special session

Three days after the state House’s adjournment, the Senate has also gaveled out, ending the the latest special session in Juneau. In closing remarks, senators differed over how successful the body was in addressing the state’s legislative challenges this year.
Sen. Berta Gardner addresses the Alaska Senate on April 7, 2014 . (Photo by Skip Gray/Gavel Alaska)Democratic Minority Leader Berta Gardner of Anchorage said she was disappointed the Legislature couldn’t agree on a compre