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.
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.
Legislative leaders work to negotiate with Governor Mike Dunleavy before the deadline for a pivotal education bill, facing uncertainty over his potential veto.
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.
The deal calls for a $680 increase to the base student allocation, which would make permanent the one-time increase approved by legislators last year. But, the figure falls short of the $1,413 increase requested by educators.