From Anchorage, Gov. Walker urges lawmakers back to Juneau

Gov. Bill Walker is urging Alaska legislators to return to work in Juneau and pass a long-term budget plan this year. Walker delivered the message at a press conference Monday afternoon in Anchorage.
Lawmakers originally aimed to strike a deal on oil tax credits by Monday, but, their timeframe has been pushed back to later this week as the House and Senate struggle to reach an agreement on the legislation, House Bill 111. The measure is the only item on the agenda, as lawmakers creep toward the