The reduction in education funding is one of more than $100 million in budget reductions Dunleavy made using his line-item veto power.
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As Alaska’s schools struggle, lawmakers announce task force to study why
A bipartisan group of state lawmakers is set to meet this summer and fall to study and discuss ways to improve Alaska’s public schools.
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Juneau lawmakers discuss state budget woes, education funding at town hall
The first session of the 34th Alaska Legislature wrapped up in May. Juneau’s three Democratic state lawmakers met with constituents downtown on Monday to debrief.
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A rejected calculation change could cost Alaska $80 million in education funding
While the state tried to change the way certain transportation funding is calculated, it’s unclear why the gap in school funding was wide enough to fail the test in the first place.
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The House of Representatives voted to eliminate already-approved funding for public media. This bill, now headed to the Senate, will have a devastating impact on public media in Alaska. Make your voice heard before it’s too late.
Dunleavy vetoes compromise education funding bill, setting up override vote
House Bill 57 would have increased the base public school funding by $700 per student. Lawmakers included several policy reforms in an effort at compromise.
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The House of Representatives voted to eliminate already-approved funding for public media. This bill, now headed to the Senate, will have a devastating impact on public media in Alaska. Make your voice heard before it’s too late.
Meeting with superintendents, Dunleavy threatens to veto compromise education bill
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is demanding the Legislature pass additional education policy changes, or he’ll veto a compromise bill that passed with wide support, superintendents said.
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Alaska education commissioner urged superintendents to lobby legislators for Dunleavy or risk a veto
Some district superintendents expressed surprise and concern at the letter and repeat veto threat, and called for state support for Alaska schools.
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Bipartisan vote sends $700 school funding boost to Gov. Dunleavy’s desk
Dunleavy hasn’t said whether he’ll sign the bill, but with broad support in the House and Senate, lawmakers may be able to overcome a veto.
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Alaska Senate passes compromise bill including $700 school funding boost with broad support
It comes less than a week after lawmakers failed to override the governor’s veto of a $1,000 boost to basic funding.
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The House of Representatives voted to eliminate already-approved funding for public media. This bill, now headed to the Senate, will have a devastating impact on public media in Alaska. Make your voice heard before it’s too late.
Alaska Senate plans to vote Monday on new education bill with $700 funding boost
The new version of House Bill 57, a House-approved bill requiring school districts to regulate student cellphone use, now includes a $700 boost to basic school funding.
Federal funding for public media is at risk.
The House of Representatives voted to eliminate already-approved funding for public media. This bill, now headed to the Senate, will have a devastating impact on public media in Alaska. Make your voice heard before it’s too late.