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Rep. Story introduces bill aiming to stabilize education funding
House Bill 261 would change how schools rely on student counts.
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Budgets, bills the PFD: Juneau legislators speak on their expectations for the 2026 Legislature
The state Legislature starts on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
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Alaska Legislature gavels in and out, taking no further action in special session
Legislative leaders say they’ve already accomplished their priorities
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Special session continues in almost-empty Alaska Capitol building
Most state legislators have left Juneau and aren’t scheduled to meet again until Aug. 19 due to differences…
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Legislature narrowly votes to override education funding veto
The override was approved with no floor discussion
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Legislature overrides veto of bill aimed at increased legislative oversight of state oil tax revenue
Lawmakers have said the somewhat obscure policy is significant in the face of missing oil tax information.
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Alaska Legislature adjourns after overriding governor vetoes
Gov. Mike Dunleavy said he would “possibly” call another special session before January
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Opinion: Legislature has a constitutional duty to address Dunleavy vetoes
If we do not act during this special session, the vetoes will become permanent
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Opinion: Education accountability starts at home — not just in Juneau
Hyper-partisan politics don’t belong in classrooms.
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Dunleavy outlines priorities for special session
The Senate and House majority say the Legislature plans to consider two veto overrides.
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Alaska state senator, key vote on possible budget veto override, gets waiver from US Army
Forrest Dunbar, a Democrat from Anchorage, is deployed in Poland with the Alaska National Guard
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Insurance authorization bill becomes law
The bill requires insurance companies and health care providers to meet new deadlines for authorizing requests for care.
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Dunleavy calls special session for August
Lawmakers on Wednesday said they were surprised by the move.
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Officials warn of possible lawsuit in wake of Alaska governor’s education funding veto
Among issues are if veto violates Alaska’s constitutional guarantee of adequately funded public schools.
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Alaska House Judiciary Committee to hold a fact-finding hearing on ICE detention in state prisons
The Alaska House Judiciary Committee plans to hold a hearing June 20 on the use of Alaska Department…
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Dunleavy vetoes $200 of $700 BSA increase as he signs state budget for coming year
Governor cites low oil prices for $122 million in total cuts to budget approved by Legislature.
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Legislature forms six-member education task force, including two from Juneau, to study funding and policy
School accountability, absenteeism and open enrollment among issues members will consider.
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Behind the cameras: Gavel Alaska broadcasts the business of state government to Alaskans
KTOO’s public service program works closely with state offices to ensure real-time coverage.
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From education wins to financial losses, mood swings were many at the Capitol, local delegation says
Juneau’s three Democratic state lawmakers each saw priorities advance, but wary of state’s ill fortunes.
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Alaska Legislature votes to limit high interest rates and fees for payday loan lenders
On the 120th and last day of Alaska’s annual legislative session, the state House passed a bill that…