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Legislators unanimously reject Dunleavy appointee with 'particularly disqualifying' views
Tales from the joint confirmation session.
Dunleavy prepares to slash public school funding in fight for half-baked policies
But leave it to Dunleavy to kill a unicorn.
Oversight bill seeks to address 'serious and ongoing problem' with oil tax transparency
The Dunleavy administration's secrecy has created a troubling blind spot where legislators cannot say for sure that Alaska is getting what it rightfully should.
Legislators salvage an education bill as the clock ticks down on the session
As the final days of the session approach, hopes give way to what's doable.
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Just when things looked doomed in the wake of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s school veto standing, the Senate reached and passed a breakthrough deal that ostensibly addresses the two main complaints around funding schools: It has policy and a way to pay for it.
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A lot can change in a few months, and even more can change in a year.
Dunleavy's education bill alternative would be a boost for some, a cut for the rest
It's Friday, Alaska! In this edition: As expected, GOP Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivered his second veto of what legislators hoped would be a much-needed funding lifeline for public schools on Thursday. Instead, he's pushing to get his way with policies and targeted funding that will see
House passes budget that needs more work, approves cellphone ban that doesn't ban cellphones
There's still a long way to go on the budget.
UA Regents' appeasement doesn't spare students or funding / House votes down anti-abortion amendment, cuts trans care
It's Tuesday, Alaska. In this edition: Even though the University of Alaska Board of Regents voted to preemptively appease the Trump administration by self-censoring any mentions of diversity, equity, inclusion and, sometimes, Alaska Natives, the president's attack on higher education hit Alaska on Monday. Four international
As everything falls apart, school funding advances and much-delayed salary study is released
Oh how things can change in 80 days.
