Alaskan Students Stage Walkout in Protest of Governor's Education Package Veto

Students across Alaska walked out of schools to protest Governor Mike Dunleavy's veto of an education funding package, which the Legislature failed to override. The vetoed package included a $175-million increase in aid to districts through a school funding formula, but the governor complained about the lack of provisions he supported. The students marched through the statehouse, chanting slogans and urging lawmakers to fund their future, while some legislators expressed concerns about the governor's opposition and encouraged the students to stay involved in the legislative process.