For too long, Alaska has been stuck in a cycle of gridlock — where critical funding gets vetoed, and there’s almost nothing the Legislature can do about it.
That’s not how government is supposed to work.
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Right now, Alaska has one of the highest thresholds in the entire country to override a governor’s veto on spending bills. It takes a three-fourths majority — even when there’s broad agreement that funding is needed.
And we’ve seen the consequences.
Funding for schools. Infrastructure. Basic services Alaskans rely on. All caught up in partisan politics and one person’s veto pen.
That’s why Democrats are stepping up.
The Alaska Senate passed a resolution that would lower the veto override threshold for spending bills to two-thirds — bringing Alaska in line with many other states and restoring balance between the Legislature and the governor.
Let me be clear: this isn’t about politics.
It’s about making sure that when there’s real support to fund our schools, maintain infrastructure, and invest in our communities, that work doesn’t get blocked by gridlock.
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This is what leadership looks like:
Taking action to fix broken systems.
Standing up to dysfunction.
And making sure government can actually deliver for the people it serves.
If this passes the House, Alaskans will get the final say at the ballot box.
Because at the end of the day, this is about something simple: Should Alaska be able to fund itself — or stay stuck in political stalemate?
We believe it’s time to move forward.
And we’re going to keep fighting to make sure Alaska’s government works for the people — not against them.
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Thank you,
Eric Croft
Chair
Alaska Democratic Party
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Anchorage, AK 99524
United States
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