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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...
Economy

Alaska’s budget crunch looms over school funding debate

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
Alaska faces budgetary challenges as legislators grapple with funding priorities, with limited room for new expenses.
Politics

GOP anti-abortion bill redefining life blasted as a cruel waste of time

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
HB107 faces fierce opposition as Alaskans unite to protect women's autonomy.
Education

Dunleavy threatens to kill education deal if his priorities aren’t included

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
Governor Dunleavy plays hardball with the education bill, insisting on his teacher bonus plan and charter school expansion.
Education

Legislature approves education deal, setting up another showdown with Dunleavy

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
Alaska Senate approves education compromise despite Governor Dunleavy's criticism, setting stage for potential veto.
Commentary

Lawmakers across the political spectrum should help more Alaskans vote

Opinion, The Alaska Current - 0
A host of laws to make voting easier would benefit Independent, Republican, and Democratic constituents.
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