Alaska Senate leader eyes session extension if work remains

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – Alaska Senate President Pete Kelly says it will be challenging for the Legislature to complete its work within the 121-day regular session limit.
Items lawmakers must come to agreement on include the budget, changes to oil tax credit policy and a plan for addressing Alaska’s multibillion-dollar budget deficit.
They also have yet to consider Gov. Bill Walker’s appointments to boards and key administration posts.
The session is scheduled to end next Wednesda