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U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski from Alaska is advocating for a waiver of a $100,000 annual fee for public schools hiring international teachers on H-1B visas. The fee, introduced by the Trump administration, is causing financial strain on Alaska schools facing teacher vacancies. Murkowski and Senator Dan Sullivan have written to Homeland Security officials seeking waivers, but have been told exceptions are rare. The state legislature and Senate are also supporting the bill, which needs action by May for fall staffing. Experts warn of a worsening teacher shortage without a fix.

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