Alaska legislators vote to preserve boards representing midwives, barbers and massage therapists • Alaska Beacon

In an unprecedented joint session of the state House and Senate on Tuesday, the Alaska Legislature rejected eight executive actions proposed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy. The proposals were among 12 executive orders issued by the governor earlier this year and mean state boards regulating midwives, barbers, and massage therapists will continue operating. The Alaska Board of Game will remain in charge of determining what animal species are allowed in the state. Boards advising a bald eagle preserve near Haines and a state park in Southwest Alaska will continue functioning. Lawmakers...