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A vote for an override on Dunleavy’s education bill veto is a vote for the Legislature

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
This commentary was originally published on akmemo.com. “I support the governor’s vision on education. Yet I will be voting to override his veto,” wrote Fairbanks...
Education

Poll: Alaskans broadly oppose Gov. Dunleavy’s education bill veto

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
On Thursday night, Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced his veto of a bipartisan education bill that called for the largest increase in public...
Education

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

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
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.
Education

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

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
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.
News

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

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
State expects revenue boost, igniting discussions among legislators on budget priorities, including education, snow removal, and infrastructure upkeep.
Commentary

There’s a good reason legislators didn’t rush to meet Gov. Dunleavy’s education demands

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
And in the 14 working days since the governor delivered his demands, his hypothetical legislation never materialized.
Education

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

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
Legislative leaders work to negotiate with Governor Mike Dunleavy before the deadline for a pivotal education bill, facing uncertainty over his potential veto.
News

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

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
Alaska lawmakers block most of the Governor's ambitious executive orders, wary of centralized power and diminished public input.
News

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

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
Lawmakers tackle Gov. Mike Dunleavy's executive orders, igniting discussions on power dynamics and checks and balances.
Education

Little evidence or support for Dunleavy’s $180 million study on teacher bonuses

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
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.
Education

BSA bill offers hope for struggling schools statewide

Yarrow Silvers - 0
Schools in rural Alaska teeter as BSA bill hangs in the balance: critical funding needed for teacher pay, maintenance and student support.
State Government

Alaska Senate plans hard look at Dunleavy’s education demands

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
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...
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