Staff will be able to vote on forming a union after the Alaska Labor Relations Agency confirms that 30% of staff submitted an authorization card.
Education
HAARP researchers want you to know they’re just normal Alaskans doing ‘really cool science’
Scientists at the Gakona-based High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program — known everywhere as just HAARP — open their doors once a summer to show the public what they’re up to.
Juneau school board remains undecided on continuing free breakfast program
The board will consider the program against a list of staff positions and programs it may add back to its budget.
Infant care providers say governor’s veto will cost Alaska more money over time
Advocates have argued that a funding increase for services for developmentally delayed infants and toddles is long overdue, and needed to help more families.
Public comment opens for proposed regulation change to further limit local contributions for school districts
Members of the public have until July 23 to submit written comments on the proposed change to the state Board of Education.
U.S. Senate approves bill with funding for some rural Alaska schools and towns
Congress passed the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act in 2000 as a way to help logging towns cope with the loss of revenue caused by a slowdown in logging on nearby federal land.