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Schools shouldn’t expect much, Alaska House Republican says after the demise of education bill

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Seventeen Republican lawmakers' reversal on a landmark education bill throws school funding into doubt, prompting debate on next steps during the legislative session.
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Here are the 17 Republicans who flip-flopped on the education bill

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
One vote away: Legislators miss the chance to override Gov. Dunleavy's education bill veto as 17 Republicans backtrack.
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Poll: Alaskans broadly oppose Gov. Dunleavy’s education bill veto

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
On Thursday night, Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced his veto of a bipartisan education bill that called for the largest increase in public school funding in state history. On Friday, pollsters were out in the field. In a decisive...
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In another unhinged news conference, Gov. Dunleavy tells legislators to ‘move on’ from school bill he vetoed

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Perhaps the most surprising message from the news conference was the governor’s insistence that legislators give up on making any meaningful education policy changes this year.
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Alaska Gov. Dunleavy vetoes bipartisan education bill, throwing critical public school funding into question

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Gov. Mike Dunleavy made good on his threat to veto a widely supported education bill after legislators refused to deliver a second education bill loaded with his priorities.
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Legislature in the dark on the eve of Gov. Dunleavy’s education bill veto deadline

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Legislative leaders work to negotiate with Governor Mike Dunleavy before the deadline for a pivotal education bill, facing uncertainty over his potential veto.
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Little evidence or support for Dunleavy’s $180 million study on teacher bonuses

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Senators weigh the controversial $180 million teacher bonus proposal by Gov. Mike Dunleavy amid minimal evidence and public support, raising questions about its impact and affordability.
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BSA bill offers hope for struggling schools statewide

Education Yarrow Silvers -
Schools in rural Alaska teeter as BSA bill hangs in the balance: critical funding needed for teacher pay, maintenance and student support.
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Creative Currents: Post Marks makes space for artistic education

Arts and Culture Samantha Davenport -
Lee Post, freelance illustrator and cartoonist of Post Marks Graphics in Anchorage, on his dual career path of artistry and community service.
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Alaska’s budget crunch looms over school funding debate

Economy Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska faces budgetary challenges as legislators grapple with funding priorities, with limited room for new expenses.
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