House Bill 69 would have increased the base student allocation — the core of the state’s per-student funding — by $1,000 in the funding formula.
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State seeks preliminary injunction against Eklutna Tribe casino
The Native Village of Eklutna’s new casino has been going full steam ahead since it opened in January, but the state wants a court order that could stop it in its tracks.
Alaska House votes down symbolic antiabortion budget language, passes amendment against trans care
Debate is continuing this week on proposed changes to the draft of the state operating budget authored by the House of Representatives.
Juneau road and Nome port lose funding as Alaska Senate passes capital budget
Senators clawed back millions from previously funded projects to reduce the cost of the state’s construction and renovation plan.
Alaska education funding boost, sent to governor, awaits his veto
On Monday, a spokesperson for the governor said Dunleavy intends to veto the bill, confirming prior posts on social media.
Salary study shows large segment of Alaska state workforce is underpaid
The study shows that more than a quarter of the jobs surveyed pay less than the median market wage, and 43% pay less than a key benchmark the state has used for decades.