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Kreiss-Tomkins: proposed budget could cause ‘economic shock’

by Katherine Rose | Feb 14, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

District 35 Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is worried that the steep budget cuts Governor Mike Dunleavy is proposing could lead to major economic downturn in the state. Read More

Assembly takes step toward hatchery water deal

by Katherine Rose | Feb 13, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka Assembly is moving forward with a plan to offer more water to an expanding local hatchery. The proposal has been met with opposition from some Sitkans concerned about energy costs, but others say the economic benefits for trollers are invaluable. Read More

Southeast reacts to governor’s proposed ferry cuts

by Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Feb 13, 2019 | Alaska News, Local News, Southeast News, Syndicated

The Dunleavy administration proposes cutting three quarters of the state’s ferry system and exploring privatization. Such deep cuts could potentially cripple the service before the end of the year. Civic leaders in Southeast have long urged ferry reform but are skeptical of the governor’s approach. Read More

Governor Dunleavy presents his draft of state budget

by KCAW News | Feb 13, 2019 | Local News

Update: Governor Dunleavy spoke for about 30 minutes about his proposed budget. You can watch a...

Ahead of cuts, school board asks for community priorities

by Enrique Pérez de la Rosa, KCAW | Feb 11, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka School Board is worried that proposed cuts in the Alaska state budget will force further cuts in the district budget. That’s after low enrollment projections drove the board to make cuts this year to school libraries and counseling services. Now, they’re asking community members for feedback through an online survey on which programs to prioritize as the district tightens its belt. Read More