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flag Alaska lawmakers failed to override a veto on a bill to tax out-of-state online businesses, falling short of the required votes.

flag Alaska lawmakers failed to override Governor Mike Dunleavy’s veto of Senate Bill 113, which would have extended the state’s corporate income tax to out-of-state online businesses, in a 35-25 vote. flag The bill aimed to generate $25 million to $65 million annually for education programs without raising taxes for Alaskans or affecting consumer prices. flag A veto override required 45 votes, falling short despite bipartisan support in earlier sessions. flag The governor opposed the standalone tax, urging lawmakers to prioritize his agenda on sexual assault test kits, net metering, and timber sales, but no agreement was reached. flag Lawmakers said they would reintroduce the bill, citing challenges in passing new revenue measures in Alaska. flag The outcome highlights ongoing struggles to fund public services amid fiscal constraints.

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