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Alaska Senate committee advances education bill, with per-student formula boost and policy changes
With less than a month to go in the Alaska legislative session, the Senate Finance Committee advanced a reworked education ...
Dems’ megabill battle plans
Republicans will begin marking up their big party-line bill next week to enact President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.
Juneau Empire11h
Alaska Senate committee’s draft budget cuts $206 million from House plan but still has deficit
Even with the Senate’s cuts, preliminary figures show that the operating budget — when combined with other budget bills — ...
Anchorage Daily News11h
Alaska Legislature could vote soon on $700 per-student funding increase with ‘compromise’ education reforms added, lawmakers say
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has already signaled his opposition to the new education measure unless his policy priorities are added.
Alaska Public Media13h
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 ...
Alaska Public Media13h
Palmer legislator proposes Alaska’s record-setting giant cabbage as official state vegetable
The ceremonial nomination could be a way to raise recognition for Alaska agriculture, said Rep. DeLena Johnson, R-Palmer.
Anchorage Daily News18h
Alaska Senate committee proposes $700 per-student school funding formula increase, following veto
The amended version of House Bill 57 remains in committee, which means it could be further amended to include policy changes advocated by the governor.
Alaska Retirement: Tax-Friendly Living for Seniors
With its stunning beauty and no state income or sales tax, Alaska might be the perfect retirement destination.