Larger businesses would be exempted from the requirement, and seasonal workers would not accrue sick leave, under changes to Ballot Measure 1 mandates.
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Alaska Gov. Dunleavy vetoes education funding boost for second year in a row
House Bill 69 would have increased the base student allocation — the core of the state’s per-student funding — by $1,000 in the funding formula.
Alaskans rally for due process rights and return of Maryland man imprisoned in El Salvador
A crowd of over 100 residents gathered in front of the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau on Wednesday, for a “pop-up” protest calling for due process and justice for a Maryland man mistakenly deported and imprisoned in El Salvador.
Alaska House votes down symbolic antiabortion budget language, passes amendment against trans care
Debate is continuing this week on proposed changes to the draft of the state operating budget authored by the House of Representatives.
Juneau road and Nome port lose funding as Alaska Senate passes capital budget
Senators clawed back millions from previously funded projects to reduce the cost of the state’s construction and renovation plan.
Alaska education funding boost, sent to governor, awaits his veto
On Monday, a spokesperson for the governor said Dunleavy intends to veto the bill, confirming prior posts on social media.