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Dunleavy's education bill alternative would be a boost for some, a cut for the rest
It's Friday, Alaska! In this edition: As expected, GOP Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivered his second veto of what legislators hoped would be a much-needed funding lifeline for public schools on Thursday. Instead, he's pushing to get his way with policies and targeted funding that will see
House passes budget that needs more work, approves cellphone ban that doesn't ban cellphones
There's still a long way to go on the budget.
UA Regents' appeasement doesn't spare students or funding / House votes down anti-abortion amendment, cuts trans care
It's Tuesday, Alaska. In this edition: Even though the University of Alaska Board of Regents voted to preemptively appease the Trump administration by self-censoring any mentions of diversity, equity, inclusion and, sometimes, Alaska Natives, the president's attack on higher education hit Alaska on Monday. Four international
As everything falls apart, school funding advances and much-delayed salary study is released
Oh how things can change in 80 days.
Education bill advances with homeschool testing requirement and UA Regents rebuked for anti-DEI measure
The new provisions are aimed at shining light on just how effective homeschool programs actually are. Meanwhile, regents were forced to squirm a bit over their decision to preemptively censor the university system.
Public education is 'not failing, it's starving'
As districts are forced to do more with less, school administrators say it's an impossible task that is undermining the quality of the school system.
Right-wing candidates are 'saying the quiet parts out loud again' in Anchorage's election
A year after Anchorage voters sent right-wing Mayor Dave Bronson packing in the 2024 election, a new round of conservative candidates are seeking office, and some are generating a lot of concern over their extreme comments and dubious connections.
Dan Sullivan's safe space
It's Monday, Alaska! After a weekend filled with hockey, let's catch up on last week. In this edition: Alaska U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan gave his annual address to the Alaska Legislature on Thursday, delivering a full-throated defense of President Donald Trump's first two
'Funding is a policy.'
It's Tuesday, Alaska. In this edition: The education bill had its first hearing in front of the Senate Education Committee on Monday, setting the stage for the next steps for the bill. Going by the senators' questions on the bill, it seems that there's very
What's next for education funding in Alaska?
It's Monday, Alaska. I'm just finally feeling on the upswing after a week of meds. In this edition: The House has passed another landmark education bill, but is it destined for the same fate as last year's landmark education bill? The much-needed lifeline of
