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NEWS: Senate Passes FY26 Capital Budget Prioritizes Deferred Maintenance, Safety Upgrades, and Essential Infrastructure Through Strategic Spending

Juneau, AK — Today, the Alaska Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget, Senate Bill 57, advancing a $2.9 billion plan emphasizing statewide infrastructure maintenance, public safety upgrades, and essential infrastructure investments. The capital budget includes $162 million in UGF spending—$119 million less than the Governor’s proposal—achieved through targeted reductions, fund reappropriations, and a […]

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The Latest – What does “Alaska is 51st out of 53” actually mean?

Tobin-TheLatest / jenn.gifford

Unpacking student assessment data, achievement metrics, and accountability.

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On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for April 14

Bjorkman-OnTheKenai / jenn.gifford

Hello! This week the Senate Education Committee forwarded a bill that will secure stable and predictable funding for schools. The bill provides a 4.6% increase in state funding compared to last year. These additional dollars are vital to empowering successful learning outcomes.

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The Empty Office Podcast – Season 3, Episode 13

Tobin-TheLatest / jenn.gifford

Today’s episode includes two recent speeches delivered by Senator Tobin on the importance of Alaska’s public education system and the urgent need for additional education funding.

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House and Senate Approve Public Education Bill

Claman-AKMatters / jenn.gifford

Dear Friends and Neighbors, On Friday afternoon, the Senate passed House Bill 69 with a $1,000 increase to the Base Student Allocation. The House approved the same legislation soon after the Senate vote. The legislation now goes to Governor Dunleavy for his consideration. There is more work to be done to support public education in Alaska.

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PFD, HB 69 and Federal Cuts

Kawasaki-JuneauNote / jenn.gifford

Today is day 81 of the 120-day Alaska Legislative session and only 1/3 of the session remains. Boy how time flies.

The House Finance Committee has been trying to approve an operating budget, which is a difficult task, given that the state is facing financial straits and a deficit of $1.9 billion. The House Majority and Minority are deeply divided on how to deal with Alaska’s fiscal problems. There has been some contention this week, as House Finance tries to compromise on a budget to send over to the Senate. Both the House Minority and Majority held separate press conferences on the issue and painted two very different pictures for the people of Alaska.

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State budget

Claman-AKMatters / jenn.gifford

Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, we take another look at the West Anchorage constituent survey responses and overall trends in budget priorities. Over several years, the dividend has become a lower priority and state services – including public education and public safety – have become more important to Alaskans.

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On the Kenai: Weekly Legislative Update for April 7

Bjorkman-OnTheKenai / jenn.gifford

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