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Gov. Dunleavy promises veto as education funding bill passes Legislature
Supporters of the bill, which passed by one vote in each chamber, say poor school funding threatens Alaska's future.
Market volatility complicates work for lawmakers in Alaska, a state whose fortunes are tied to oil
After President Donald Trump returned to office, Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy declared “happy days are here again. He ...
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Whether a ‘pickle’ or a ‘crisis,’ the Alaska House is struggling with a deficit budget
The Alaska Legislature’s quest to pass a viable state budget before the end of the legislative session in mid-May isn’t ...
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The State Officer Compensation Commission is preparing to recommend pay raises every two years for Alaska’s governor, lieutenant governor ... in Alaska was vetoed Wednesday by Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
Alaska Governor Dunleavy (R) discusses potential trade deals on “The Hill on NewsNation”
Could Alaska be a key state in the first round of trade negotiations? Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled Tuesday that ...
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Alaska Legislature narrowly approves $1,000 BSA boost after Dunleavy vows veto
As the Legislature debated on Friday, hundreds of students in Anchorage and Juneau participated in a walkout to advocate for ...
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Alaska Senate prepares to vote on public education funding boost as Dunleavy vows veto
A priority of House and Senate leaders, the boost appears to lack the support needed to override the governor.
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Alaska Legislature passes $1,000 per student funding boost, despite governor vowing to veto it
The Alaska Legislature on Friday passed a major increase to K-12 education funding, worth $1,000 in the state’s per-student funding formula. Gov. Mike Dunleavy has indicated he will veto the ...