Public can testify on university's role in Alaska's future
April 28, 2017
The House Finance Budget Subcommittee will take testimony on the University of Alaska’s
budget from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29. This is an opportunity for Alaskans to testify on why the university is critical to
the future of our state.
The governor and the House have endorsed a $325 million funding level, while the Senate
has proposed a $303 million funding level. This amounts to a $22 million cut over
the current year. If the Senate number holds, it will represent a cumulative $75 million
or 20 percent cut to the university's budget in just the last four years.
Please consider participating and telling the House Finance Budget Subcommittee why
UA and UAF are important. Use your own words and personal email to do so.
In person in Juneau: House Finance Committee Room 519, State Capitol
In person at your local Legislative Information Office (via video call to Juneau): http://akleg.gov/lios.php
Anchorage: 1500 W. Benson Blvd.
Fairbanks: 292 Sadler Way # 308
Via call in: off-net line (844) 586-9085
Email testimony after the fact: Send to the subcommittee chairman, Rep. David Guttenberg, at rep.david.guttenberg@akleg.gov
The university has also developed a digital postcard campaign to bring more attention
to the critical budget decisions legislators face. You can access the campaign at
http://www.alaska.edu/state/postcard/. Share your e-cards on social media using the hashtags #SupportUA and #AKleg to broaden
the impact of your advocacy.