Eric Stone, Alaska Public Media - Juneau
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The measure came as an amendment to an otherwise unrelated bill that would require adult websites to verify users are 18 or older.
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Alaska lawmakers in the state House are giving a skeptical eye to Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s efforts to challenge the federal government in court.
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Republican lawmakers cited concerns about an ongoing wrongful death lawsuit against the state in which the ACLU of Alaska is co-counsel.
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The bill increases the amount of state money for school districts to purchase broadband service. Gov. Dunleavy indicated he'll sign it.
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House and Senate leaders said lawmakers were prepared to call a joint session on March 18 to consider overriding the veto.
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Dunleavy has to sign or veto the bill by March 14 or it becomes law without his signature.
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Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, said it would protect the dividend from competing with other budget priorities.
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Three members representing areas off the road system voted against a key procedural question, throwing the future of the bill into limbo.
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Officials hope a new online application will shorten the time it takes to receive food assistance as the state works through its backlog.