# Schools Armed Amid Budget Cuts | Anchorage News

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-09-19T01:22:56+00:00
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## Resource

Alaska’s Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District is rolling out a bold new safety measure: allowing teachers and staff to carry concealed weapons in schools, funded by state and local taxpayer dollars despite recent deep budget cuts. The decision, made without waiting for outside funding, reflects the district’s urgent push to enhance school security amid financial hardship and staffing challenges. The program will operate alongside existing police partnerships and requires participants to hold valid permits, complete intensive training, pass psychological screenings, and receive a $500 stipend. Training standards and selection processes are already underway, with official costs set to appear in the October budget update. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://alaskabeacon.com/2026/09/18/mat-su-moves-ahead-with-school-concealed-carry-program-using-state-taxpayer-funds/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4c1b981975880095 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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