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House GOP’s trans sports ban bill runs into fierce opposition

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
The legislation, proposed by extreme-right Eagle River Republican Jamie Allard, would single out trans girls and prevent them from playing on girls’ teams.
Education

Legislature rejects long-time public school critic for Board of Education seat

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
On Tuesday, legislators soundly rejected the appointment of Bob Griffin to the Board of Education with a 21-39 vote.
News

Alaska House committee kills state-owned corporation’s plan to borrow up to $300 million

James Brooks, Alaska Beacon - 0
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority did not identify specific projects or a timeline for spending
Economy

Senate committee narrowly approves tax on certain oil companies

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
An amendment endorsed by the Senate Resources Committee last week could potentially bring Alaska up to $175 million annually in oil and gas revenue.
Elections

Alaska Senate rolls out omnibus elections bill, including same-day voter registration

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
In a sign of the legislative session's dwindling days, the Senate has rolled out an omnibus elections bill that combines pieces from other bills. The...
Education

Home-school ruling put on hold through end of school year

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
The judge who struck down key parts of Alaska’s home-school laws has agreed to hold the ruling until June 30 to allow students to...
Education

As legislators mull home-school fixes, Dunleavy threatens a veto

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
Despite the Alaska Constitution’s explicit prohibition on public funding going to private and religious schools, the governor has been a firm supporter of the practice.
Education

Senators question Board of Education appointee’s role in home-school controversy

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
Bob Griffin's vision for Alaska’s education system: Less local control, more state oversight.
Education

Home-school ruling: Agreement on pause, disagreement on duration

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
Both the state and plaintiffs — a group of parents of children in traditional schools — agree that a pause before the ruling goes into effect is justified
Education

Alaska House says unconstitutional home-school spending should continue through 2025

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
Alaska House Republicans aim to prolong unconstitutional funding of private and religious schools, rejecting swift resolution to home-school law challenges.
State Government

Dunleavy floats new ideas to continue flowing public money into private religious schools

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
At another rambling news conference on Wednesday, Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy floated several ideas to continue spending public money on religious private schools...
Education

Dunleavy’s home-school allotment scheme is a warning for his charter school plan

Matt Acuña Buxton - 0
It might have taken nearly a decade, but Mike Dunleavy and his allies were able to essentially set up a “shadow school voucher program."
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