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State lawmakers believe they have a veto-proof compromise on a new education funding bill after prior ones were nixed by Gov.
Alaska Education Commissioner Deena Bishop sent a letter to superintendents urging them to lobby legislators for the governor ...
Dunleavy hasn’t said whether he’ll sign the bill, but with broad support in the House and Senate, lawmakers may be able to ...
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has not said publicly whether he will veto the measure, sign it or allow it to pass into law without his signature ...
The decision on whether or not to raise the Base Student Allocation is now in the hands of Gov. Mike Dunleavy after a ...
The only major new revenue measure under consideration is Senate Bill 92, which would force Hilcorp, a major player in the ...
Alaska is making history with Senate Bill 15, requiring cancer warning signs at bars and liquor stores. The law, aimed at ...
Education commissioner tells school districts to support governor’s policy goals or risk losing funds.
Legislators are expected to reduce this year’s proposed Permanent Fund dividend in order to resolve a looming deficit.
A bill passed Monday by the Alaska House seeks to implement an upcoming ballot measure two years ahead of time.
Education commissioner tells school districts to support governor’s policy goals or risk losing funds.