One of several put education first columns. Two questions. First, if you want education prioritized, you should identify what spending should be deprioritized. In other words, prioritized over what? Second, since a large number of HS and college graduates leave the state following graduation, explain how education is an investment in Alaskas future. In many ways, its more like an investment in Californias future. And from a state budget perspective, there isnt much of a return since Alaska has no statewide income, sales or property taxes. Instead, its more like a subsidy to the recipients. Not arguing ed funding is bad, but need to address the real issues, not just more fluff about kids, not cuts. ow.ly/HbWqN
Posted on: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 00:00:13 +0000