Alaska lawmakers optimistic about passing budget by Friday

It’s crunch time for the Alaska legislature to pass a budget. This is the last week of a special session and if they can’t reach an agreement, the state could face its first-ever government shutdown.
For lawmakers in Juneau, getting to a budget deal this week will be like solving a jigsaw puzzle. Right now, all of the pieces are on the table, but lawmakers have to work together to figure out how they fit together. In the end, Alaska’s future may not end up looking like wha