Defiant Alaska Republican senator Lora Reinbold takes 36-HOUR ferry to reach state capital after being banned from the only airline for continually refusing to wear a mask - but insinuates it was a plot to block her from voting on key bill
State Senator Lora Reinbold made journey from Anchorage to Juneau on Sunday
Was forced to drive and take a ferry after being banned by Alaska Airlines
Trek from her home in Anchorage to the state capitol would take nearly 40 hours
The plane trip by contrast is a mere 90 minutes, but Alaska Air is the only carrier
Airline claims that Reinbold continually refuses to wear a mask on their flights
From USA TODAY Network and wire reports
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JUNEAU, Alaska An Alaska senator returned to her seat on the Senate floor Monday wearing a new face covering after Senate leaders last week restricted her access to the chamber and committee meetings for what they said was a lack of compliance with rules meant to guard against COVID-19. Sen. Lora Reinbold walked to […]