Change to city-provided funds, originally targeted for 2026, could cost Juneau School District more than $2M.
Administrative order could affect a ballot measure Alaskans supported in 2024.
Supporters of bill raising BSA by $700 stand together as session nears adjournment.
Bill passed by 48-11 vote — eight more than needed — but same count for override not certain.
Data sharing part of nationwide request by Trump administration; appears to be targeting migrants.
One nominee was rejected on a 0-60 vote, which may be a first for the Alaska Legislature.
Supporters say it avoids pitfalls in previous system nixed in 2006 due to multibillion-dollar shortfall.
Exemptions allowed for certain occupations and “mission-critical” purposes.
Line-item veto could leave districts with less money for months; legality of such action is questioned
Legislature close to passing bill mandating disclosure of executive-branch reports legislators request.
Bill would be first state measure to raise significant new revenue in a decade.
Proposal now goes to the House; if lawmakers reject it there, further negotiations are in store.
State drops from 45th a year ago, led by large drops in opportunity and fiscal stability.
Legislators say Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration isn’t answering questions about a key revenue bill.
Bishop says he plans listening sessions with voters across the state before campaigning in earnest.
Deal will also significantly boost state’s health insurance contribution if OK’d by workers, lawmakers.
Legislators and state administrators dispute who is underpaid and by how much, but agree fix is complex.
