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‘We can’t do this’: Sitkans oppose Gov. Dunleavy’s budget plans

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Mar 26, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

In a Sunday Town Hall meeting sponsored by the House Finance Committee, sixty-two Sitkans joined the chorus of Alaskans mostly opposed to deep budget cuts proposed by the Dunleavy administration. Read More

Sitka’s budget hinges on Electric Fund

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Nov 23, 2016 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitka's deficit this year is significant - $4 million dollar - and a big portion of that is within the Electric Fund. But rather than bolster the Electric Fund with money from other places, the Sitka Assembly has begun to consider what it would mean for the fund to stand on its own. Read More

School board goes on air to help solve budget puzzle

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Mar 9, 2016 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitka’s schools are looking for ways to make ends meet next year. The local district is projecting a deficit of $1.6-million. The board held a live budget hearing on KCAW on Monday (3-7-16). Read More

Stedman: Balance the budget before tapping Permanent Fund

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jul 6, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

Sen. Bert Stedman told the Sitka Chamber that the operating budget is “messy,” and a serious effort should be made before the legislature turns to the Permanent Fund for help. Read More

Walker: “Concerned how far we’re cutting”

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Apr 7, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

Governor Bill Walker told the Sitka Chamber of Commerce that he’s “a little concerned” about the depth of cuts being proposed by state lawmakers. "My concern now is that with the stroke of a pen we can end programs that have taken decades to create," Walker said. Read More