With special session halfway over, Alaska legislators at a stalemate over budget

Gov. Bill Walker signs a proclamation for a special session focused on the budget and long-term spending plan after lawmakers failed to compromise on May 17, 2017. (Photo by Andrew Kitchenman/KTOO/Alaska Public Media)
With a special legislative session halfway over, little progress has been made by Alaska legislators toward passing a state budget and addressing a multi-billion dollar state deficit.
Notices were mailed Thursday to thousands of state employees warning of potential layoffs if a bud