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Every generation in America…until this one…has endeavored to deliver a better quality of life, and an improved nation to our children. For the first time in our country’s history, we have failed in this challenge.
Alaska Watchdog: Federal funding rules foil smart budget cuts
As long as Alaska receives Federal funding for education and transportation, “maintenance of effort” (MOE) stipulations would prevent the State from making budget cuts in those areas.
Alaska Watchdog: State considers cost of medicaid expansion
The health care reform bill passed earlier this year included significant expansions of state medicaid programs. Officials are still adding up the costs.
Do charter schools have flexibility?
No one disagrees that charter schools should be held accountable for their results. But, do charter schools have the flexibility to adapt and change to fit the individual needs of a child?
Hong Kong: World’s Freest Economy
(AFP) Hong Kong remains the world’s freest place to do business while the United States has lost its claim to an unrestricted economy, according to an annual report recently published.
Public needs more time to learn about ASD contracts
By David Boyle
On May 24, the Anchorage School District will consider the tentative teachers (AEA) contract for approval. The health insurance alone will cost $166,968,000 for the three year period. The process needs to allow the public more time to read the contract and offer their comments.
Ohio Senate moves to improve school-age obesity
The Ohio Senate approved a bill that mandates a 30 minute exercise period in schools, among other nutritional requirements. Ohio, with one in three children obese, aims to monitor and control each student’s body weight.
ASD would pay $7.5mil for teachers who opt out of benefits
A tentative contract between the Anchorage School District and the local teacher’s union mandates the district make monthly insurance contributions for every teacher, regardless of whether they are covered by union insurance.
IBEW contracts edge out local businesses
By Kirsten Adams May 18, 2010 Nearly two years after the Anchorage Assembly approved more than $130 million in union contracts, local businesses claim provisions in the contracts are wasting city money and […]
Anchorage VA clinic: $76mil, 184,000 square feet
(KTUU) Patients and staffers at Anchorage’s veterans’ clinic have waited two years for this day: the opening of their new building on North Muldoon Road. Less than seven miles from the site of the new crime lab, the new clinic measures 184,000 square feet, but with a price tag that should make Alaska policymakers take notice.
Alaska Watchdog: Rising salaries contribute to growth of PERS/TRS unfunded liability
Alaska will be unable to fund 100 percent of the PERS obligations until 2034, according to an evaulation by a consulting firm. Rising salaries are creating a larger liability according to officials.
Alaska Watchdog: Economy and rising health care costs raises unfunded liability of state pension
After an independent review of Alaska’s public retirement systems revealed more than $24 billion in unfunded liabilities, state officials said the steady annual increases in debt were caused by a combination of unhealthy markets and rising health care costs.
Economy and rising health care costs raises unfunded liability of state pension
After an independent review of Alaska’s public retirement systems revealed more than $24 billion in unfunded liabilities, state officials said the steady annual increases in debt were caused by a combination of unhealthy markets and rising health care costs.
Beluga whales blamed for Anchorage port construction problems
(ADN) The Anchorage port cost has doubled from an estimated $375 million to $750+ million, and the expected completion date has moved from 2015 to a likely 2020. The ICRC is now seeking a new contractor to fix existing issues and complete the project.
Promised healthcare premium decrease turns to increase
(AP) New healthcare legislation allowing adults to remain under the coverage of their parents’ plan is expected to raise premiums near 1 percent. This coming despite the campaign promise that premiums would be reduced by 2,500 per average family.