Tlingit & Haida’s Head Start pre-K program serves 10 communities in Southeast Alaska. Without state funding, they may have to reduce staff, cut spots or close classrooms altogether.
Zoe Grueskin, KTOO
Financial exigency likely means UAS layoffs and program reductions — but not before fall classes begin
The UAS chancellor says programs with larger enrollments are more likely to be retained. But he adds that some smaller programs, like Alaska Native languages, are critical to the mission of UAS.
UAS accreditation renewed despite budget concerns
The announcement comes despite concerns expressed by the accreditation commission’s president, who has warned that cuts to the University of Alaska’s budget could jeopardize accreditation in the future.
Despite governor’s legal challenge, Juneau School District expects to receive full funding
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration has challenged the legality of this year’s school funding, but the Juneau School District still expects those funds.
With no veto override, UAS chancellor expects layoffs at Southeast campuses
Without an override of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes, the UAS chancellor says the university will likely see significant layoffs of staff and faculty at the Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan campuses.
Artists call on Legislature to fund state arts council
If the Legislature does not override the governor’s veto, the Alaska State Council on the Arts will lose funding on Monday, making Alaska the only state in the U.S. without an arts council.