The Senate Education Committee Monday approved a three-year increase to the Basic Student Allocation, or BSA.
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Bills would increase school funding
As school districts across the state brace for budget cuts and layoffs, the Senate Education Committee this morning (Monday) will take up a bill to increase the Base Student Allocation.
Businessman, statehood bell ringer Derr passes away
Longtime Juneau businessman and Chamber of Commerce luminary Romer Derr passed away yesterday (Thursday) at the age of 75. He’s being remembered not just for his efforts to improve Juneau’s economy, but for his participation in the Capital City’s first ever statehood celebration.
Education settlement helps rural schools
A long-running lawsuit over rural education has been settled, and will provide $18-million for Alaska’s poorest-performing schools.
Senate oil tax bill expected soon
State Senate President Gary Stevens says nothing is more important this legislative session than coming to agreement on oil tax legislation.
Bill makes texting illegal
Thirty-five states have banned texting while driving – and Alaska thought it had, too.