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Gov. Dunleavy’s new Alaska education working group starts closed-door talks on consensus deal
A small group of legislators and a member of the governor’s office are meeting behind closed doors to try to resolve the ...
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Gov. Dunleavy proposes new limits on Alaskans’ ability to record conversations
In a letter to the Senate, the governor said the bill would help protect Alaskans' privacy, which is guaranteed by the state constitution.
Gov. Dunleavy unveils education legislation that would boost Alaska homeschooling and charter schools, setting up a battle with lawmakers
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced an education package on Friday that's expected to launch a contentious debate on education policy during this year's legislative session. Leaders in both the House ...
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State lawmakers face tough budget choices as faltering oil revenue turns a surplus into a deficit
The state faces a nearly $200 million deficit to maintain essentially status-quo spending, leaving lawmakers with hard ...
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Dunleavy names John Binkley to fill vacancy on Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board
The six-person board has been operating with five members since July, when board member Ellie Rubenstein resigned.
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Alaska’s test scores fuel political debate on future of schools
Education officials point to broader issues of budget cuts, staff shortages, and COVID-19 pandemic impacts on student ...
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Education bill negotiations with Gov. Dunleavy off to a 'productive' start, lawmakers say
Gov. Mike Dunleavy convened a group of key lawmakers from the House and Senate to hammer out a compromise education funding ...
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Seeking to avoid public education fight, Alaska lawmakers plan quiet talks
At Gov. Dunleavy’s suggestion, a team of negotiators from his office will meet with select legislators starting Tuesday ...
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Lawmakers press Dunleavy administration on salary study as worker shortage continues
As of the end of 2024, the state had 2,905 unfilled jobs, a 16.6% vacancy rate. Some lawmakers are calling for the release of ...
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Dunleavy outlines ‘omnibus’ education bill, setting stage for negotiations with lawmakers on school funding
Gov. Mike Dunleavy's bill does not increase the state's base student allocation. He has repeatedly called for any funding ...
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Dunleavy names Binkley to fill vacancy on Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board
The six-person board has been operating with five members since July, when a board member resigned after leaked emails ...