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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 ...
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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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Seeking to avoid public education fight, Alaska lawmakers plan quiet talks
At Gov. Dunleavy’s suggestion, a team of negotiators from his office will meet with select legislators starting Tuesday ...
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Spending on salaries for Alaska’s top officials increased more than 10% last year
The state of Alaska spent more than $26 million paying executive-level officials in 2024, an increase of more than 10% from ...
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Legislators and governor form working group seeking quick education funding and policy package
Crafting a compromise education spending and policy package will be attempted during the next two weeks by a five-person ...
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Governor Dunleavy Introduces Education Reform Legislation
Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced legislation (HB 76, SB 82) to improve educational outcomes for all Alaska students. This ...
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 ...
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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Sen. Stevens Issues Statement After Governor Dunleavy Releases Education Package
Governor Mike Dunleavy outlined his education policy package he proposed to the Alaska legislature. Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, issued the following statement in response: “Public ...
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Amid calls for increased education funding, Dunleavy debuts reform package
Mike Dunleavy on Friday debuted his plan for education reforms and some funding increases for correspondence programs and ...
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Gov. Dunleavy introduces education legislation he says aims to tackle school policy reforms
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced new education legislation aimed at addressing school policy reforms, like expanding ...