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Gov. Dunleavy proposes bill to streamline Alaska sexual assault kit tracking system
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has introduced legislation to set a statewide tracking system in place for sexual assault kits, and ensure ...
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Education bill negotiations with Gov. Dunleavy off to a 'productive' start, lawmakers say
Gov. Mike Dunleavy convened a group of key lawmakers from the House and Senate to hammer out a compromise education funding ...
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Dunleavy outlines ‘omnibus’ education bill, setting stage for negotiations with lawmakers on school funding
Gov. Mike Dunleavy's bill does not increase the state's base student allocation. He has repeatedly called for any funding ...
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Gov. Dunleavy proposes new limits on Alaskans’ ability to record conversations
A new proposal from Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy would require all sides of a conversation to consent before that conversation ...
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Gov. Dunleavy’s new Alaska education working group starts closed-door talks on consensus deal
A small group of legislators and a member of the governor’s office are meeting behind closed doors to try to resolve the ...
Gov. Dunleavy unveils education legislation that would boost Alaska homeschooling and charter schools, setting up a battle with lawmakers
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced an education package on Friday that's expected to launch a contentious debate on education policy during this year's legislative session. Leaders in both the House ...
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Alaska’s test scores fuel political debate on future of schools
Education officials point to broader issues of budget cuts, staff shortages, and COVID-19 pandemic impacts on student ...
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Lawmakers press Dunleavy administration on salary study as worker shortage continues
As of the end of 2024, the state had 2,905 unfilled jobs, a 16.6% vacancy rate. Some lawmakers are calling for the release of ...
Gov. Dunleavy points to 'temporary' and 'painful' measures to address Cook Inlet gas crunch, as legislators say their role may be limited
JUNEAU — In his annual address to the Alaska Legislature, Gov. Mike Dunleavy said the state may have to take "painful" short-term measures to bridge a gas supply gap from Cook Inlet. "We'll address ...
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For fourth consecutive year, gas pipeline boss is Alaska’s top-paid public executive
Frank Richards, executive director of the state corporation in charge of a long-planned trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline, is ...
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KPBSD launches ‘Balancing Act’ software, calls for public to balance $17 million deficit
The district and other education advocates have said that the base student allocation has failed to keep up with inflation.