House Speaker Edgmon Reflects on Legislative Relations and Anticipates Future Changes

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – On Friday, Bryce Edgmon, House Speaker for Alaska and a member of NA-Dillingham, found it difficult to articulate the interaction between the majority caucus and the Alaska Legislature. He remarked on the last eight years, describing it as a “cat and mouse” struggle wherein they frequently found themselves defending against the governor’s actions.

Edgmon noted a significant ideological rift during the previous legislative session, where Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a record number of vetoes and summoned lawmakers to three special sessions, aiming to pass extensive property tax exemptions linked to the much-anticipated LNG pipeline project. Looking ahead, Edgmon expressed hope that the next administration might foster unprecedented cooperation among the House, Senate, and governor’s office, a sentiment that received enthusiastic applause. As he prepares to leave his current position to pursue a Senate seat, Edgmon is set to run for the position held by Alaska’s longest-serving legislator, Lyman Hoffman.