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Proposal would use marine passenger fees for extra buses after locals stranded at stops last year.

Option favored by 29.76% of residents in survey, barely edging out proposal keeping existing homes.

District still facing steep cuts such as school consolidations to prevent future shortfalls.

A portion of the proposed borough overlaps with land that Juneau once made an effort to annex.

A portion of the proposed borough overlaps with land that Juneau once made an effort to annex.

Existing establishments worry about impact of seasonal operators; supporters cite new opportunities.

Loan and taking over millions in service costs proposed — which could result in a mill rate increase.

Bill contains $300 BSA increase, boosts for charter and homeschooling, random audits of districts.

On Tuesday I zoomed in to the Juneau School Board work session about our local school district’s recently announced $10 million budget shortfall. The explanation was sobering and complicated and left little doubt about what’s coming next: endless meetings, cuts, and consolidations.

Board to meet next week to review all non-required expenses, such as student activities, for cuts.