08-07-2016 03:18 via alaskapublic.org

Walker faces recall effort in response to budget vetoes

Governor Bill Walker faces a potential campaign to recall him from office. Joe Miller backs the effort. He was the runner-up in the 2010 U.S. Senate campaign and 2014 Senate Republican primary.
Gov. Bill Walker spoke to reporters on June 29, announcing his budget vetos, including a $1,000 cap on the PFD. Photo: Rachel Waldholz/APRNMiller cited Walker’s veto of half of Permanent Fund dividend funding in explaining why he supports ousting the governor before Walker’s term ends.
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