This Day in Alaskan History-April 10th, 1885
Alaskans Families Want and Deserve Education Reform
If you read the mainstream papers and blogs and spend just a little bit of time on social media these days, you will see, read, and be told that the education sky is falling. The people promoting this narrative might be right, but not just because of funding. Education in Alaska needs reform. I’ve been […]
Senate President Gary Stevens Addresses Governor Dunleavy’s Decision to Veto Crucial Education Bill
JUNEAU – Thursday, Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed Senate Bill 140, the legislature’s omnibus education compromise. Senate Bill 140 was the largest increase in school funding in state history, with a $680 increase to the Base Student Allocation. Senate Bill 140 significantly improved internet connectivity in rural Alaska, provided $10 million in additional funding for the […]
Governor Dunleavy Vetoes SB 140 Due to Lack of Meaningful Education Reforms
(Juneau, AK) – Thursday evening Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed Senate Bill 140 due to its absence of educational reforms that had been offered in previous education bills filed. Tonight, he offered the following statement on his decision. “After a thorough analysis and careful consideration, I have decided to veto Senate Bill 140.SB 140 […]