Education Commissioner Johnson refuses to take a position on school vouchers
Johnson said constitutional amendments should go to a vote of the people, which is how the process already works.
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AKLEG Recap, Day 93: Senate passes House’s pro-pot joint resolution after balking at earlier attempt
The Senate initially refused to sound off against a federal rollback of lenient marijuana policy, but the final joint resolution stands up in support of Alaska’s industry.
Legislature approves ‘early’ funding for education, but debate over school funding isn’t over
Legislators will still have to figure out whether they will approve boosted funding for this year.
AKLEG Recap, Day 28: Senate Republicans punt on Democrats’ anti-fed, pro-pot motion
Legislators are still fighting over that education budget.
Legislature could fund schools early, but some Republicans say not so fast
This week House Minority Republicans have registered their opposition to the move, saying it’s admitting defeat on passing a budget on time.