With special session halfway over, Alaska legislators at a stalemate over budget

Gov. Bill Walker signs a proclamation for a special session focused on the budget and long-term spending plan, after lawmakers failed to compromise. (Photo by Andrew Kitchenman/KTOO and Alaska Public Media)With a special legislative session halfway over, little progress has been made by Alaska legislators toward passing a state budget and addressing a multi-billion dollar state deficit.
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On Thursday, notices were mailed to thousands of state employees warning of potential layoffs if a