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District leaders give one-time funding boost an incomplete Mix of relief and fear of potential veto greet increase included in budget. May 25, 2023by Clarise LarsonNewsAlaska LegislatureEducation fundingLocal News A step forward for teacher bonuses, a step back for a BSA increase House committee advances year-end educator payments, but outlook for school funding boost dims Apr 26, 2023by Mark SabbatiniNewsAlaska LegislatureEducation funding Public, lawmakers go to school over budget Feisty testimony offered by residents statewide and legislators respond in kind Mar 22, 2023by Mark SabbatiniNewsAlaska LegislaturebudgetEducation fundingState & Legislature Battle lines for education funding boost get clearer$800 increase over two years OKd by House committee, Senate proposing $1,348 two-year increase Mar 22, 2023by Mark SabbatiniNewsAlaska LegislatureEducation funding Governor proposes ‘don’t say gay’-style law, year-end teacher bonusesDunleavy says bill is “pro-parent,” not anti-LGBTQ+. Mar 7, 2023by Mark SabbatiniNewsAlaska LegislatureEducation funding