Lawmakers eye continued education funding wins for 2026 session as Dunleavy drops policy push

By: Corinne Smith

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: January 20, 2026

Words: 1,032

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Alaska schools, students and education funding will continue to be in focus in the 2026 legislative session set to begin on Jan. 20, but early signs show they are unlikely to be at the center of the political spotlight as they were last year.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy will not be pursuing education policy changes this year, according to a spokesperson with his office on Friday. Instead, he will focus on a state fiscal plan …

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