SB 140: The Question to Ask about Education Funding
A foundational question for all of us in Alaska, when too many schools are failing, is whether any proposed increased funding is targeted or not…
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Yes, These Topics Are Germane To Education
This is a bit technical but hang tight with me. If you can track what happened technically, you can better understand what happened politically. I…
SB 107 Fails to Deliver
A PFD Cut is Not a Fiscal Plan SB 107 cuts the PFD and sets Alaska on a pathway to decimate the PFD altogether. Its…
Train About to Leave Station:
Choose Right Destination We are at the critical juncture where we absolutely must understand how what we do now with the PFD will make a…
When You Boil It Down
From Sap to Syrup This is the time of year for boiling things down, whether in the syrup industry or in the capital city. “Sugarmakers”…
Next Shot at a Long-Term Fiscal Plan
The House decided to pass and move the operating budget bill to the Senate last week after reaching an agreement for fair play regarding the…
The Cart Before the Horse = A Runaway Horse
Taxes Alone = A Runaway Horse If your horse is not hitched to your wagon, don’t expect your load to go anywhere soon. Better beware…
Pooling Option Picks Up Steam
Real Health Insurance Savings Potential for School Districts The words “pooling” and “steam” in the title may conjure up images in your mind of hot…
The Key Point Is…
…The Key Point in Email Traffic I try my best to keep up with the hundreds of emails I receive. Admittedly, it is getting more…
School Health Insurance Option Will Save Millions
Directing More Dollars to Classrooms with Funds Districts Already Have The issue of school funding is a big focus this year in Juneau. Few are…
Pay Raises for Legislators?
Flawed Process and Policy In response to the 67% pay raise proposal for legislators, I introduced Senate Bill (SB) 111 “Rejecting Legislators’ Salary Increase” last…
Getting the Most Bang for Our Buck?
How can we make sure we’re getting the most bang for our buck in state government operations? Chatter about raising old taxes and implementing new…