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Anchorage Democrat alleges governor threatened Republicans before veto vote, prompting denials

News James Brooks, Alaska Beacon - March 21, 2024

Fairbanks’ school board president amplifies a version of the claims, but targets say the allegations are baseless.

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

Education Matt Acuña Buxton - March 20, 2024

Seventeen Republican lawmakers' reversal on a landmark education bill throws school funding into doubt, prompting debate on next steps during the legislative session.

Here are the 17 Republicans who flip-flopped on the education bill

Education Matt Acuña Buxton - March 19, 2024

One vote away: Legislators miss the chance to override Gov. Dunleavy's education bill veto as 17 Republicans backtrack.

Legislators fail to override Dunleavy’s education bill veto, as Republicans question whether schools are a worthwhile investment

News Matt Acuña Buxton - March 18, 2024

The Alaska Legislature fell a single vote short of overriding Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of a landmark education bill.

In another unhinged news conference, Gov. Dunleavy tells legislators to ‘move on’ from school bill he vetoed

Education Matt Acuña Buxton - March 15, 2024

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.

Alaska Gov. Dunleavy vetoes bipartisan education bill, throwing critical public school funding into question

Education Matt Acuña Buxton - March 15, 2024

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.

In higher revenue forecast, legislators see lifelines for schools, energy and snow removal

News Matt Acuña Buxton - March 14, 2024

State expects revenue boost, igniting discussions among legislators on budget priorities, including education, snow removal, and infrastructure upkeep.

Legislature in the dark on the eve of Gov. Dunleavy’s education bill veto deadline

Education Matt Acuña Buxton - March 13, 2024

Legislative leaders work to negotiate with Governor Mike Dunleavy before the deadline for a pivotal education bill, facing uncertainty over his potential veto.

Alaska Legislature votes down most of Gov. Dunleavy’s executive orders

News Matt Acuña Buxton - March 13, 2024

Alaska lawmakers block most of the Governor's ambitious executive orders, wary of centralized power and diminished public input.

As vote nears, even Republicans are pointing out the problems with Dunleavy’s executive orders

News Matt Acuña Buxton - March 11, 2024

Lawmakers tackle Gov. Mike Dunleavy's executive orders, igniting discussions on power dynamics and checks and balances.

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Gov. Dunleavy’s veto of public school funding stands as Legislature remains divided

Gov. Dunleavy vetoes school funding bill, marking a new annual tradition

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