Troopers: “No enforcement action was taken”; Border Patrol: “We are just getting started.”
Lawmakers speed through final votes on veto override on education funding bill, budget with $1,000 PFD.
Bill passed by 48-11 vote — eight more than needed — but same count for override not certain.
Exemptions allowed for certain occupations and “mission-critical” purposes.
Line-item veto could leave districts with less money for months; legality of such action is questioned
Emmy-winning Juneau writer of “Molly” says PBS told creators the series isn’t being renewed.
State drops from 45th a year ago, led by large drops in opportunity and fiscal stability.
Book entwines grandmother, mother and author on journey of politics and identity from China to points worldwide.
Education commissioner tells school districts to support governor’s policy goals or risk losing funds.
As protesters plea for reverse to program cuts, Senate budget leader says PFD may shrink to $1,000.
Bill returned to Senate, which passed it 19-1, to fix error in amendment; House vote expected by Wednesday
Changes easing charter school rules, adding new district evaluations fall short of governor’s agenda.
Lawmakers say quick floor vote by Senate, concurrence by House may set up another override session.
Governor also previews new bill with $560 BSA increase, plus additional funds for policy initiatives.
Actions part of nationwide sweep as Trump ignores legal orders against detentions, deportations.
31 of 36 occupation groups are 85%-98% of target level; 21 of 36 are below public/private sector average.
Senate president says action on lower per-student education funding increase likely if veto override fails.