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Eric Stone
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State Government Reporter, Alaska Public Media
Houston, Juneau
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Biography
Born and raised in Houston, Texas. Radio reporter, audio producer, photographer, and writer — I do a little of everything. Looking to build a career in radio. Former intern at KUHF-FM, News 88.7/Houston Public Media.
Everything political
Content
By Eric Stone Verified| Alaska Public Media Verified Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed an increase to school funding on Thursday, saying the bill was too expensive and didn’t include policies that he said would bolster school choice and improve student performance. Instead, he proposed a smaller funding and policy package for schools. It’s the latest development in a yearslong saga. Lawmakers and Dunleavy for years have struggled to come to terms on the state’s first substantial boost to long-term funding in nearly a decade.
By Eric Stone Verified| KYUK (Bethel, AK) Verified Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Thursday announced he had vetoed a bill that would have boosted the basic per-student funding amount for public schools, the base student allocation, by $1,000. Instead, Dunleavy said he would introduce a $560 BSA increase, along with $35 million in targeted education funding, attached to a set of policies in a bill that he said he would introduce Friday. "There were really two reasons for the veto," he said at a news conference.
By Eric Stone Verified| KTOO Public Media (Juneau, AK) Verified Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Thursday announced he had vetoed a bill that would have boosted the basic per-student funding amount for public schools, the base student allocation, by $1,000. Instead, Dunleavy said he would introduce a $560 BSA increase, along with $35 million in targeted education funding, attached to a set of policies in a bill that he said he would introduce Friday. “There were really two reasons for the veto,” he said at a news conference.
Company Info
Alaska Public Media
Alaska Public Media harnesses the power of multiple media platforms to make a more informed and connected life possible for all Alaskans. Alaska Public Media produces and presents news and content that provides lifelong learning opportunities in public affairs, health and leisure, science and nature, economic and social development, civic engagement and world events. The company is located in Southcentral Alaska and is comprised of KSKA radio, KAKM-TV and alaskapublic.org. Alaska Public Media also operates the Alaska Public Radio Network (APRN) and a shared television service with KTOO in Juneau and KYUK in Bethel. Alaska Public Media and its affiliates deliver content that reaches 96% of the population of Alaska.
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
+1 907-550-8400
Founded: 1972