The first day always involves more pomp and circumstance than legislating, and this time was no exception — but senators offered some clues about the road ahead.

With aligned majorities in the House and Senate, priorities are set to include education funding, public pensions and election reform.

With the usual ceremony and an unusual lack of leadership battles the 34th Alaska Legislature gaveled in on Tuesday for the start of a two-year session expected to be lean in terms of revenue available,