Alaska lawmakers set new record for time spent in session

Lawmakers have set a new record in Juneau for the longest time spent consecutively in session, according to the Alaska legislative roster. 
It’s been 165 days since lawmakers first gaveled into session back in January. The only other time the legislature has spent this much time in the capital city was in 1981 when it adjourned after 164 days.
Lawmakers are currently in a second special session, after surpassing the 121-day constitutional deadline in May.
The Legislative Affairs