It took only one day of the special session for the House and Senate to agree on the next state budget.
President of the Senate Gary Stevens was glad to see the bicameral legislature come together for the benefit of Alaskans.
“This budget is not only reasonable, but it is also responsible,” Stevens said. “The hard work that members of Senate Finance did made it possible to find solutions to balance the budget and provide a path to pay back our savings, all without spending down our savings, which is commendable.”This is a developing story, check back for updates.
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