The state board will create a new committee to review concerns, including student services and maintenance needs after roughly a quarter of students disenrolled this year.
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Alaska lawmakers look to resolve standoff over fast-track budget bill
Lawmakers appointed a conference committee after prior versions of the bill failed to garner support from House Republicans to spend from savings.
State puts off Cascade Point construction until next year
Work on the first phase of the controversial ferry terminal project was planned for late summer, but it’s being delayed due to a permitting issue.
Why Alaska school districts are still facing deep cuts after last year’s funding increase
Lawmakers boosted base formula funding by $700 per student last year — but that’s just $20 more than they’d gotten on a one-time basis the year before.
Board of Fish to consider limiting pink and chum hatchery production and changes to trawl gear
The Alaska Board of Fisheries is meeting Tuesday through Saturday in Anchorage at the Egan Civic and Convention Center to consider changes to statewide finfish fisheries.
Senate bill seeks ‘transparency and accountability’ for Alaska LNG project
Backers say ensures the state gets a fair deal if a North Slope gas pipeline moves forward. Others worry the bill, even if it doesn’t pass, sends the wrong message.