Three of the peninsula’s legislators voted to override the veto.
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.
Rep. Justin Ruffridge reports back from Juneau.
Sen. Jesse Bjorkman reports back from Juneau.
Exemptions allowed for certain occupations and “mission-critical” purposes.
Sen. Jesse Bjorkman reports back from Juneau.
Line-item veto could leave districts with less money for months; legality of such action is questioned
Our job as lawmakers is to ensure that laws passed at the ballot box work effectively on the ground.
Rep. Justin Ruffridge reports back from Juneau.
Sen. Jesse Bjorkman reports back from Juneau.
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
Sen. Jesse Bjorkman reports back from Juneau.
Rep. Justin Ruffridge reports back from Juneau.
Changes easing charter school rules, adding new district evaluations fall short of governor’s agenda.
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