Gov. Mike Dunleavy told lawmakers on Thursday he’d vetoed six bills. Meanwhile, dozens more have passed into law. Here’s a look at a few vetoes and new laws.
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Dunleavy vetoes $123k for Mt. Edgecumbe maintenance position
Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed about $123,000 from the state budget Wednesday that was earmarked for a maintenance position at Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka. The school, which is operated by the state, currently has three budgeted maintenance positions, but two remain unfilled. Dunleavy spokesperson Grant Robinson said in a statement that the governor generally…
Judge puts 2nd Dan Sullivan back on ballot in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race
The Division of Elections disqualified Dan Sullivan of Petersburg after deciding his challenge was an attempt to confuse voters. A state judge says that was wrong.
Helicopter crash site in Sitka remains closed for U.S. Coast Guard investigation
A majority of the area has reopened, but officials remind the community to keep its distance as the Coast Guard continues its recovery and investigation efforts.
Juneau residents rally around tunnel solution to glacial outburst flooding
Local mining expert says drill and blast tunneling method could cost half of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed method.
Dunleavy vetoes $490,000 earmarked to support teacher retention and recruitment
Leadership at the Alaska Educator Retention and Recruitment Center say the funding could have bolstered efforts to support recruiting and retaining teachers in Alaska.