Public can testify on university's role in Alaska's future

April 28, 2017

Carla Browning

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.