Senator Olson’s move to majority leaves Democrats in vulnerable position

Rep. Neal Foster, left, and Sen. Donny Olson during a discussion of legislative priorities with the City Council and the pubic in Nome. (Photo via KNOM)
The Senate Majority got a little bit bigger last week when Democrat Donny Olson announced his move from the minority. Born in Nome, Senator Olson represents all of Northwest Alaska.
He said concerns about budget cuts convinced him to switch over.
“I was called by a number of constituents that were concerned about things like education, thi