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Alaska: Governor
Proposes $208 Million Increase in K-12 Education Funding
- Governor Frank H. Murkowski will ask the Legislature for a
$208 million increase in K-12 education funding over the next
two years, he announced Friday to the Association of Alaska School
Boards at their annual meeting in Anchorage.
The governor's proposal would
fund education for the next two years and include increases to
help absorb the rising costs of retirement systems, as well as
other day-to-day increases such as insurance and fuel. Murkowski
will ask the Legislature for early funding of the proposal.
"Our schools and our students
deserve a predictable level of state funding so that good teachers
are rewarded with a 'thank you' at the end of the year instead
of a pink slip," said the governor. "Early, stable
funding will let our school districts focus on teaching rather
than on money."
School districts have seen
dramatic increases in retirement system costs, personnel costs
due to new labor contracts, fuel expenses, insurance expenses,
and other day-to-day costs. Many districts have been forced to
reduce staff, trim programs, and increase class size to compensate
for the budget increases. - More...
Saturday - November 06, 2004
Alaska: Democratic
Senators Organize for the 24th Legislature - The Alaska Senate
Democratic caucus held its formal organization meeting in Anchorage
on November 3 in preparation for the 24th Legislature, which
convenes in Juneau on January 10, 2005. The number of lawmakers
in the caucus held steady at eight, with members returning to
the Senate from each corner of the state. Leadership positions
were reaffirmed. - More...
Saturday - November 06, 2004
Alaska: Alaska's
Mineral Industry Value Stays Above $1 Billion Mark for 8th Straight
Year - Alaska's mineral industry showed some ups and downs
during calendar year 2003. Although the cumulative value of Alaska's
mining industry for the year remained above the $1 billion mark
for the eighth consecutive year, it fell about $6 million from
the $1.073 billion reported in 2002. - More...
Saturday - November 06, 2004
Alaska: Governor's
Emergency Medical Service Awards Announced - The Governor's
Annual Awards for Emergency Medical Services (EMS), sponsored
by the Alaska Council on Emergency Medical Services, were announced
at the opening session of the annual State EMS Symposium on Friday,
November 5, and will be presented the evening of November 6 at
the 27th Annual Alaska EMS Awards Banquet at the Egan Convention
Center in Anchorage. - More...
Saturday - November 06, 2004
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