Sharp comments reflect ill will as Legislature starts 2nd special session

Most members of the House Republican minority met during a break on Thursday. The caucus criticized the swift introduction and passage of a combined capital and operating budget. The Senate didn’t consider the budget. (Photo by Andrew Kitchenman/KTOO and Alaska Public Media)On July 1, Alaska’s state government will shut down unless lawmakers can reach an agreement on a budget.
Two groups that may be difficult to bring together are the majority and minority caucuses in the House.
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