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Facing $8.6 million shortfall, school district asks for community input
The district held a second community budget meeting on Tuesday at Kenai Central High School.
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Term limits ensure fresh leadership and accountability
75 years after the 22nd amendment, let’s finish the job and term limit Congress.
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Ruffridge, Elam introduce new legislative bills
The representatives filed bills relating to tax exemptions for EMS personnel and dental care.
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Civic nonprofit names River City Academy teacher for award
Soldotna’s Donica Nash will use the award money to fund a field trip to Juneau.
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Assembly asks legislature to increase exemptions for EMS, firefighters
The change would allow municipalities to increase property tax exemptions to “an amount deemed appropriate.”
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Vance, Bjorkman prefile bills for new legislative session
The second session of the 34th Alaska State Legislature began Tuesday.
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Bjorkman prefiles 2 bills ahead of session
The second regular session of the 34th legislature begins Jan. 20.
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Opinion: Alaskans deserve a real voice in decisions about public land
Like many Alaskans, I was caught off guard when meetings were announced about the idea of creating a…
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Bjorkman, Ruffridge and Elam host town hall
The lawmakers wanted to hear from constituents before the legislative session begins.
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Assembly will ask state legislature for authority to enact caps on real property tax assessments
Mayor Peter Micciche said a 34% increase over three years has created “real financial hardships” for many in…
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Legislature narrowly votes to override education funding veto
The increase in funding from Saturday’s veto override will represent a roughly $3 million increase to the KPBSD.
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Legislature overrides veto of bill aimed at increased legislative oversight of state oil tax revenue
Lawmakers have said the somewhat obscure policy is significant in the face of missing oil tax information.
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Alaska Legislature adjourns after overriding governor vetoes
Gov. Mike Dunleavy railed against the Legislature’s adjournment as being opaque.
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Opinion: Legislature has a constitutional duty to address Dunleavy vetoes
If we do not act during this special session, the vetoes will become permanent
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Opinion: Education accountability starts at home — not just in Juneau
Hyper-partisan politics don’t belong in classrooms.
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Opinion: Schools and strength in challenging times
We must stand in defense of the institution of public schools.
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Ruffridge reports back on legislative progress ahead of special session
He recapped the monthslong effort to get education funding and policy legislation across the finish line.
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Dunleavy outlines priorities for special session
The Senate and House majority say the Legislature plans to consider two veto overrides.
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Insurance authorization bill sponsored by Bjorkman, Ruffidge becomes law
The bill requires insurance companies and health care providers to meet new deadlines for authorizing requests for care.
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Dunleavy calls special session for August
Lawmakers on Wednesday said they were surprised by the move.