The ad appeared on Facebook last week, encouraging University of Alaska students worried about UA’s future to complete their degrees online — from a New York university.
"Dunleavy budget vetoes"
Dunleavy says budget vetoes weren’t too aggressive
In a call with reporters, Dunleavy also said Alaskans will want half of whatever earnings the state spends each year. He directed that message at legislators interested in changing the PFD formula.
Anchorage declares a civil emergency over looming cuts
Anchorage is anticipating hundreds more homeless in the days and weeks ahead, taxing local emergency response resources and organizations.
House committee proposes $1,600 PFD and accepts some vetoes — but falls short of governor’s goal
The bill would accept $89 million in vetoes, including $20 million in cuts to the University of Alaska, a $49 million cut to school bond debt reimbursement and a $20 million cut to rural school construction.
University of Alaska Board of Regents votes to declare financial exigency
The declaration comes as the university grapples with a roughly 40% funding cut from Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s line-item veto and legislators’ failed attempts to override the veto.
Alaska’s congressional delegation eyes federal funds at risk due to state budget impasse
A pile of federal dollars are on the line as legislators negotiate the Alaska’s capital budget and whether to restore some of the roughly $400 million Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed.
Juneau begins to feel budget veto impacts
As the Alaska Legislature continues to grapple with the state’s budget, Juneau is dealing with the direct and indirect impacts of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes.
UAS accreditation renewed despite budget concerns
The announcement comes despite concerns expressed by the accreditation commission’s president, who has warned that cuts to the University of Alaska’s budget could jeopardize accreditation in the future.
Hospital group sues to block emergency Medicaid payment cut
The Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association’s president says the changes should have been handled through the normal process for changing rules.
Juneau’s Glory Hall will cut breakfast, lunch service in response to budget vetoes
The most recent state budget cuts mean the shelter will have to reduce its hours. The building will close from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., likely starting next month. That means no breakfast and no lunch.