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Alaska Lawmakers Overturn Vetoes, Prioritize Education Funding

8/3/2025

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In a remarkable display of unity, Alaska lawmakers swiftly overrode Governor Mike Dunleavy's vetoes in a special session that lasted less than half an hour. They reinstated a vital $200 boost to the Base Student Allocation and tackled Senate Bill 183, showcasing bipartisan determination to prioritize education against the governor's policies.

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In a remarkable display of unity, Alaska lawmakers swiftly overrode Governor Mike Dunleavy's vetoes in a special session that lasted less than half an hour. They reinstated a vital $200 boost to the Base Student Allocation and tackled Senate Bill 183, showcasing bipartisan determination to prioritize education against the governor's policies.