With school districts across the state projecting deep cuts, the heads of the House Education Committee say it’s clear last year’s education funding boost wasn’t enough.
Government
Murkowski, despite misgivings, votes against withdrawing Trump’s power to conduct Iran war
There’s “no question” the president should’ve asked Congress first, she said, but ending combat now doesn’t help.
Alaska legislators view Iran war-induced oil price spike with caution
A short-term increase in oil prices could help reduce the state’s draw on savings, but lawmakers say they’re not counting on higher prices in the long term.
Alaska lawmakers push Trump administration to waive $100k visa fee for international teachers
Rural Alaska districts are especially reliant on international teachers to keep instructors in their classrooms.
Lawmakers question Alaska’s decision to turn over confidential voter data to DOJ
Lawmakers in the predominantly Democratic bipartisan House majority said they were concerned the state didn’t push back harder on the DOJ’s request.
Juneau leaders ask Army Corps why it reversed on long-term glacial outburst flood solution
Agency staff say they want to look at an intermediate solution since the temporary levee could fail before a long-term solution is completed.