Governor Dunleavy released a Report to Alaskans after his first year in office so we take a moment to reflect, vent and share our own visions for the future.
035 – Dunleavy Year One
034 – Walking it Back
In this episode we talk about the veto walk backs and the external pressures that may have forced these “restorations.” We also dig into the upcoming Senate confirmation and how it could impact the long game of redistricting.
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- COMICS!!!
033 – Impossibly Large Bird
Jen Karnik joins us for a discussion of cryptids and other mysteries of science as we go in search of the Impossibly Large Bird of Juneau.
032 – Seeing Red
Governor Dunleavy announced his vetoes.
- ADN: Gov. Dunleavy vetoes $444 million from Alaska state operating budget
- ADN: Here’s a rundown of Gov. Dunleavy’s line-item budget vetoes
- Juneau Empire: Dunleavy’s Red Pen
- AK Public Media: Dunleavy unveils line item vetoes and signs operating budget
- ADN: Getting votes to override will be difficult
- Forbes: Universities Are Economic And Knowledge Engines – A Proposed 41% Cut In Alaska Is Scary
031 – Shutdown-Averting
In this “shutdown-averting” episode of Hello Alaska, we discuss the PFD, legislative strategy, and what might be down the road for Alaska. Or over the cliff. It’s a whole lot of conjecture and guesswork as we wait to see where and if the axe falls.