Gov. Sean Parnell had funded the program at $2.5 million next year, but about a half million of that has been slashed from the budget being considered by the legislature.
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Oil companies testify on tax reform legislation
The major oil companies in Alaska testified last night to the state House Resources Committee about the latest version of Governor Sean Parnell’s oil tax reform legislation.
Friday is Alaska’s first Vietnam Veteran’s Day
Friday will be the first Vietnam Veterans Day in Alaska.
AMHS wants comments on upcoming schedule
The Alaska Marine Highway wants feedback on the ferry system’s schedule for fall, winter and spring of 2013 and ’14.
Teachers and families gather on Capitol steps for education funding
A crowd of teachers, students, and parents gathered in front of the Capitol steps on Tuesday to speak out for increased funding of education.
Tsunami warning system test scheduled for Wednesday
Alaska’s warning communications system will be tested as part of Tsunami Preparedness Week.
First Lady speaks against public safety cut
A move to reduce funding for a new sex trafficking investigation unit has one high-profile critic: Alaska First Lady Sandy Parnell.
Save our Schools rallies support for public school funding
Minority members say they’ve been getting hundreds of emails and other comments from frustrated parents, teachers, school administrators and education boards asking for increased public school funding.
Update: Senate Finance cancels hearing on operating budget
The Senate Finance Committee is expected to take up amendments Monday to the $9. 9 billion state operating budget.
Hearings, rallies on education to be held this week
Invest in education is the rally cry of the week in the state capitol, as the Senate completes its work on the state operating and mental health budgets.