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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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Ranked choice supporters ask judge for pre-election ruling on repeal group’s misdeeds

News James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
A group pushing to preserve Alaska’s ranked choice voting system seeks expedited court ruling on state regulators’ decision to penalize repeal supporters.
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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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Alaska Senate plans hard look at Dunleavy’s education demands

State Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s threat to veto the Alaska Legislature’s education bill unless he gets a second bill filled with his priorities hasn’t exactly lit a fire under lawmakers. After the drag-out fight to pass the first bill, the...
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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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GOP anti-abortion bill redefining life blasted as a cruel waste of time

Politics Matt Acuña Buxton -
HB107 faces fierce opposition as Alaskans unite to protect women's autonomy.
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Dunleavy threatens to kill education deal if his priorities aren’t included

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Governor Dunleavy plays hardball with the education bill, insisting on his teacher bonus plan and charter school expansion.
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Legislature approves education deal, setting up another showdown with Dunleavy

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska Senate approves education compromise despite Governor Dunleavy's criticism, setting stage for potential veto.
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Lawmakers across the political spectrum should help more Alaskans vote

Commentary Opinion, The Alaska Current -
A host of laws to make voting easier would benefit Independent, Republican, and Democratic constituents.
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Alaska GOP bill redefining ‘life’ could lead to murder charges for abortions

Politics Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska GOP's House Bill 107 sparks controversy by redefining 'life' and 'person,' prompting fears of criminalizing abortion providers.
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