# Alaska Legislature's Final Stretch: Budget, LNG, and More

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-05-09T14:06:56+00:00
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## Resource

Alaskas legislature is in the home stretch of its second session, with the Senate passing a mental health budget and the House tackling capital spending. A joint session to confirm the governors appointees is imminent. This week, the Senate Finance committee will consider an omnibus crime bill, while the House Finance committee will delve into an education package adding nearly $82 million in one-time school funding. Lawmakers are grappling with hot-button issues like electronic pull tabs, property tax relief, and campaign donation caps. Midweek, updates on the Donlin Gold project, statewide spay and neuter programs, and data center rules will be discussed. By Thursday and Friday, debates on phone surcharges, seafood worker sick leave exemptions, and LNG incentives are expected. Hearings will continue into Saturday, shaping Alaskas future in energy, education, and justice. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7d1bd277eecc3b97

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