The state legislature began the 29th session this afternoon. House Speaker Mike Chenault gaveled in at 1 pm.
The State Senate followed an hour later.
Senate President Kevin Meyer is a Republican from Anchorage. He says the caucus has several priorities this year,-the gas line, education, Arctic policy and development and federal over-reach. But he says the state budget will – of course – need the most attention.
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