Bronson takes aim at ‘single-party rule’ and Assembly in Anchorage mayoral runoff

And: State lawmakers aim for last-minute review of public pension reform ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( Today's sponsor: [Today's sponsor: Northrim Bank]( Good afternoon. It’s Monday, May 6. In today's newsletter: - In the mayoral runoff election, incumbent Dave Bronson is[attempting to sway voters]( by leaning into challenger Suzanne LaFrance’s association with the Assembly, which he has clashed with frequently during his tenure. - Several measures intended to address a looming shortfall of Cook Inlet gas are [being rushed through committees]( as the end of the Alaska Legislature’s regular session approaches. - A committee in the Alaska House will hear a bill that [could reinstate a guaranteed pension]( for public employees for the first time in nearly 20 years. The shrinking size of fish is not a phenomenon exclusive to Alaska. It’s happening with salmon near the Arctic Circle and skate in the Atlantic. Across the world's oceans, adult fish are getting smaller, and no one can agree on why. [Here's why]( that has scientists worried. Anchorage weather It's cloudy today with a chance of rain and a high near 49 degrees. There's a chance scattered showers will continue overnight, while Tuesday is forecast to be mostly sunny. A chance of precipitation will return later this week, while daytime temperatures hover in the low- to mid-50s for the next few days. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com [Incumbent Bronson takes aim at ‘single-party rule’ and Assembly in Anchorage mayoral runoff against LaFrance →]( In recent campaign messaging, advertisements and debates, Mayor Dave Bronson’s pitch to voters has hinged on what he calls keeping “balance” in city governance. He has asserted that a Suzanne LaFrance mayorship would amount to “single-party rule” and that without Bronson in City Hall, a power-hungry Assembly would run amok. • See also: [In Anchorage’s mayoral runoff, most independent expenditure group money is boosting just one candidate]( • Related: [Q&As with candidates Dave Bronson and Suzanne LaFrance]( ADVERTISEMENT [Energy bills intended to address Cook Inlet gas shortage in doubt as end of legislative session approaches →]( Lawmakers have broadly said that passing energy bills this year is a top priority. But the Legislature did not have an oil and gas consultant under contract until April, which could threaten some bills from passing into law. [Alaska lawmakers aim for last-minute review of public pension reform →]( Amid high vacancies and turnover in the ranks of public employees, some lawmakers are hoping that a major overhaul of Alaska’s public retirement system could be adopted in the final days of the legislative session. [Photos: Students walk the stage in UAA’s 2024 spring commencement →]( About 500 of the more than 900 students who earned certificates, undergraduate degrees or graduate degrees from UAA this spring took part in Sunday’s ceremony. [Soldier fatally shot at Fairbanks bar was not involved in fight before shooting, charges say →]( Authorities say a man shot and killed over the weekend [during a fight outside a bar in Fairbanks]( was a soldier stationed at Fort Wainwright who did not appear to be involved in the altercation. [Anchorage’s Swayman establishes himself as dominant force as Bruins advance in Stanley Cup playoffs →]( There is no award for the MVP of a first-round NHL playoff series, but if there was one, Anchorage’s Jeremy Swayman would surely have won it. The Boston Bruins' next series against the Florida Panthers begins tonight. ADVERTISEMENT More from the ADN [Alaska Senate committee proposes same-day voter registration, but key Republicans oppose the idea →]( [Woman struck and killed by train in Wasilla, Alaska Railroad says →]( [Delta Junction man gets 2 years in prison over ‘Bud and Breakfast’ business pitch →]( [Hamas accepts Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal after Israel orders Rafah evacuation →]( [Anchorage Wolverines win Game 2 to take commanding Midwest hockey finals lead →]( [Travel: New DOT rules should help flyers determine the true cost of their journeys →]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Anchorage Daily News, 300 W 31st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States