Members of the committee hired a special investigator in January to determine whether political factors played a role in the December firing of Rodell by the corporation’s board of trustees.
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Legislative committee hires law firm to investigate the firing of Rodell as permanent fund head
Committee chair Sen. von Imhof said the goal is to make sure the fund is protected from political intervention or manipulation.
Group says Alaska isn’t meeting commitment to fund rural schools
The Coalition for Education Equity of Alaska asked the governor to reverse a veto last July, and now is asking legislators to add the funds back into the budget.