child care policy

Geoff Kirsch and students from Sayéik Gastineau Community School sing during a rally for early education funding at the Alaska State Capitol on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire)

Spend more for programs or PFDs? Legislators say reality may mean less money for both.

As protesters plea for reverse to program cuts, Senate budget leader says PFD may shrink to $1,000.

Apr 30, 2025
by Mark Sabbatini
News Alaska Legislature child care policy Permanent Fund

Dana Zigmund / Juneau Empire
This photo shows Kayla Svinicki, director and owner of Little Moon Child Care on Friday. Svinicki said that providing child care is essential but that the economics of the situation make the work difficult. She said she hopes the country starts to treat child care as part of the nation’s infrastructure.

Report: 61% of Alaskans live in child care deserts

Local providers say the struggle is real