Most of the rejected orders would have eliminated volunteer boards and transferred their roles to state agencies.
Sen. Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski, speaks in support of the Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives. The board was retained on a 58-1 vote with Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, as the only no vote in Juneau on Tuesday
Some of the votes saw Dunleavy allies backing the governor’s executive orders. Others saw strong opposition across the political spectrum. Rep. Dan Saddler, R-Eagle River, spoke in support of the governor’s order and said decisions about invasive species should be “rapid,” referring to long delays that allowed for the importation ofinto Alaska. Sen. Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, said that the Board of Game uses a rigorous approval process for exotic game that is transparent and heavily scrutinized.
“I cannot think of a more libertarian or conservative group than the midwives,” said Big Lake Republican Rep. Kevin McCabe in support of the board.
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