Alaska Legislature
Coverage of Alaska Legislature in the Nexus archive.
- Alaska Districts Close 12 Schools This Year, Amid Severe Budget Cuts
Alaska districts closed 12 elementary and middle schools this year due to severe budget shortfalls, impacting students, staff, and programs. The closures were described as necessary to address millions in funding gaps, with uncertainty remaining about whether budgets will balance as the governor has not yet approved next year's education funding.
- Alaska’s Deteriorating Schools Could Receive More Than $148 Million for Repairs. It’s a Fraction of What They Need.
Alaska’s schools, including those in rural areas with Indigenous student populations, face severe infrastructure issues like leaky roofs and broken pipes. A new budget approved by the state Legislature would increase funding for school repairs from $40 million to over $148 million in 2027, though this still covers only about 13% of requested repairs.