Knopp ends holdout for bipartisan House coalition, paving way for Republican majority

Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai, speaks during a House Minority press availability in April 2017. Knopp expressed a willingness to rejoin the Republican caucus, even though he has said it won’t function. (Photo by Skip Gray/360 North)
The Alaska House of Representatives could officially start its work as soon as Tuesday, ending a 29-day stalemate.
Kenai Republican Rep. Gary Knopp is ending his holdout for a bipartisan majority. He said he’s ready to vote for a Republican speaker to lead the