A good public school system is essential to recruit and retain the workforce and have a growing economy. As business owners, we are beyond frustrated that the Legislature fell a single vote short of overriding the governor’s veto of education funding. As a result, in mid-October, the Anchorage School District is releasing a list of schools proposed for closure. The inability to provide stable funding for schools is the primary driver of economic malaise and outmigration in Alaska. When you go vote this November, we urge you to vote for legislators who have the wisdom to support schools and the courage to override vetoes when necessary.