Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy gestures during a news conference on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Juneau, Alaska, in which he outlined his budget proposal for the coming year. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds during a news conference on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Juneau, Alaska, outlining his budget proposal for the coming year. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)