The state’s school funding formula is normally sacrosanct but Gov. Mike Dunleavy made the move due to declining revenue forecasts. The Legislature won’t attempt to override him until next year.

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Six of the 11 freshmen legislators took time to sit down for interviews with the Alaska Beacon to reflect on the session.

With January half a year away, education advocates may have a backup plan to fight for vetoed education funding — a lawsuit.

Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor announced Monday that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S.

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Rep. Nick Begich voted against public broadcasting. His vote on HR 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, demonstrates a heartless lack of concern for the residents of rural Alaska. Not since statehood has a ...

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Dunleavy's line item vetoes include a $51 million cut to education funding, bringing the per-pupil Base Student Allocation formula well below what the Alaska Legislature appropriated in May.