.Governor Mike Dunleavy is holding a press conference tomorrow at 10 am in Juneau, likely to announce the veto of the education bill. #akleg

Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed an #akleg bill that would have provided a standalone $1,000 increase to basic per-student funding. Instead, he's introducing a new bill that would provide $560 + additional targeted funding, and you can read a draft of it here. alaskapublic.org/news/politics/…

It's the second time that Dunleavy has vetoed an education bill. Last year, he vetoed Senate Bill 140, which would have increased the BSA and delivered the targeted homeschool funding that he now claims is critical for his support. buff.ly/mPoQPNK

The legislation isn’t the lifeline that school districts staring down school closures, ballooning class sizes and fewer programs are hoping for. buff.ly/u1TxwN3

DOGE is gutting Alaska’s cultural institutions, including those that preserve Indigenous heritage and connect rural communities through art, history and education. buff.ly/dCyK1VF

Education bill veto leaves Alaska school leaders disappointed, frustrated and confused alaskapublic.org/news/politics/…

Lawmakers' moves made Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy's veto of a school funding boost a virtual certainty. People who lead schools are frustrated by the political process. “We don't actually understand what the strategy is,” one told me. #akleg alaskapublic.org/news/politics/…

We can spend more time considering policy changes. But we cannot waste more time considering a BSA increase. Alaska's schools don't have more time to wait for funding. Passing a BSA increase TODAY means that schools won't have to send another pink slip. buff.ly/kK31XFG

The #akleg veto override vote of HB 69, the $1,000 boost to basic per-student education funding, failed today. Here’s why. alaskapublic.org/news/politics/…

Our Coalition reaffirms its commitment to finding a solution to the education funding crisis. We urge Governor Dunleavy to engage in a meaningful & timely manner to ensure a brighter future for Alaska’s children. Read our full statement at alaskahousemajority.com #akleg

Eric Stone So disappointing.

HB 78, the defined benefit pension bill, just passed the House 21-19. #akleg

BREAKING: Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed House Bill 57, the education bill. Today was the last day on the clock. The #akleg will likely go into a joint session tomorrow to consider a veto override.

Our Coalition is committed to supporting Alaska's students and educators. We will be voting to override the Governor's veto of HB 57 tomorrow at 9 am #akleg Our students need a BSA increase now. Watch the vote on ktoo.org/gavel #akbsa

Governor Dunleavy will hold a press availability today at 3:00 to discuss his veto of HB 57, discuss education reform and take questions from reporters. Watch live on KTOO 360TV or here -> ktoo.org/video/gavel/wa… #akleg

The veto is largely expected after the governor and Education Commissioner Deena Bishop spent the last two weeks attempting to strong-arm school districts into opposing the bill. buff.ly/jRbG0XA

It's a session that opened with high expectations for progress on everything from public school and child care funding to pension reform for public sector workers, but was quickly reined in by a deteriorating budget picture. buff.ly/KnqMghZ

School districts throughout the state are turning to foreign teachers to fill positions, particularly in hard-to-fill roles such as special education, but they’ve not always been welcomed. buff.ly/rw0OAbc

The operating budget has been transmitted to Governor Mike Dunleavy. It’s due back by June 19. Vetoes could get weird this year. #akleg

The capital budget was also transmitted to Governor Mike Dunleavy today. Like the operating budget, it’s also due back on June 19. #akleg