University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen described the budget reductions as “devastating” and outside what university administrators had planned to accommodate.
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Sweeping budget lowers spending on schools, university, Medicaid, ferries
Dunleavy says his budget would ensure that the money the state spends matches the money it brings in — without new taxes, PFD cuts or drawing down savings.
Alaska’s budget, easier to swallow with ice cream and beer
The Alaska legislature has a lot on its plate trying to fix the state’s multi-billion dollar budget deficit. Economist Gunnar Knapp says Alaskans have been very good at announcing what they don’t want, but now they need to think about what they will accept.Sometimes a scoop of ice cream or a swig of beer can help that reality go down easier.
Cuts to state jobs prompt union outcry
In a class action grievance filed Tuesday, the Alaska State Employees Association says the governor overlooked a crucial detail in its contract agreement.
Alaska governor paints bleak picture if deficit not solved
After the state’s savings are exhausted, there would be drastic cuts to school funding, many health programs would be reduced or end and thousands of state employees would lose jobs.
Public Integrity Unit would aim to improve trust in government
The unit would focus on shootings and other cases in which law enforcement officers used force, as well as deaths in jails and prisons and allegations of corruption.