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Gov. Dunleavy proposes bill to streamline Alaska sexual assault kit tracking system
The bill would shorten processing timelines for health care providers, law enforcement and forensic testing, and ensure ...
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Education bill negotiations with Gov. Dunleavy off to a 'productive' start, lawmakers say
Gov. Mike Dunleavy convened a group of key lawmakers from the House and Senate to hammer out a compromise education funding ...
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Gov. Dunleavy proposes new limits on Alaskans’ ability to record conversations
A new proposal from Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy would require all sides of a conversation to consent before that conversation ...
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Dunleavy outlines ‘omnibus’ education bill, setting stage for negotiations with lawmakers on school funding
Gov. Mike Dunleavy's bill does not increase the state's base student allocation. He has repeatedly called for any funding increases to be targeted and tied to reforms.
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Gov. Dunleavy’s new Alaska education working group starts closed-door talks on consensus deal
A small group of legislators and a member of the governor’s office are meeting behind closed doors to try to resolve the ...
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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Education package with multitude of policy changes and no BSA increase unveiled by Gov. Dunleavy
Dunleavy said before the start of this year’s session he is willing to consider a permanent increase of up to $200 million in education funding if legislators are willing to support his policy goals.
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 ...
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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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Alaska Senate unanimously rejects automatic salary hikes for top state officials
The Alaska Senate essentially rejected giving themselves and other state leaders automatic pay raises linked to inflation ...