Tag: Vicki D’Amico

Sitkans protest cuts to education and public radio

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Mar 31, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

During budget testimony before the Senate Finance Committee, residents urged legislators to roll back proposed cuts to K-12 education, the Alaska Marine Highway System, domestic violence prevention, and public broadcasting. Read More

Senators propose cuts to domestic violence prevention

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Mar 30, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

Last week (Thursday, 3-26-15), a Senate subcommittee proposed zeroing out all funding for domestic violence and sexual assault prevention programs across the state. Among the organizations that would be affected is Sitkans Against Family Violence (SAFV) Sitka’s women’s shelter, which also leads prevention programs for teens and kids. Read More