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Alaska Contractors Upset at Slow Rollout of Bidding for Federal DOT Projects
Two contractor groups raised concerns about uncertainty surrounding future Alaska DOT construction projects due to delays in bidding. Details here.
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Alaska legislators say state’s fiscal picture is among the worst in decades
“The state of Alaska is probably facing its largest fiscal problem … in 30 years,” said Sen. Lyman Hoffman, D-Bethel and ...
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Gov. Dunleavy unveils education legislation that would boost Alaska homeschooling and charter schools, setting up a battle with lawmakers
Dunleavy presented the legislative debate that would take place in the coming weeks as a battle between his administration ...
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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 ...
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Gov. Dunleavy proposes new limits on Alaskans’ ability to record conversations
In a letter to the Senate, the governor said the bill would help protect Alaskans' privacy, which is guaranteed by the state ...
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Alaska union sues over state’s failure to disclose public employee salary study
The Alaska State Employees Association alleges the state is concealing unfavorable information from the public.
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Gov. Dunleavy proposes bill to streamline Alaska sexual assault kit tracking system
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has introduced legislation to set a statewide tracking system in place for sexual assault kits, and ensure ...
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Gov. Dunleavy points to ‘temporary’ and ‘painful’ measures to address Cook Inlet gas crunch, as legislators say their role may be limited
As utilities warn of the possibility of rising costs and rolling blackouts, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy and key lawmakers say ...
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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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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 unveils legislation to boost Alaska homeschooling and charter schools, setting up a battle with lawmakers
Jan. 31—JUNEAU — 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.