In this episode we eat pizza and break the law.
Annie Zak reports: Legislature may tweak state law to make way for Dave & Buster’s at Anchorage mall
James Brooks reports: ‘Chuck-e-Cheese legislation’ passes Senate
Hello Alaska! In this episode we bring on a special guest to talk about mushing, dogs and “The Last Great Race on Earth” the Iditarod. There’s a little bit of history, a lot of dogs and one killer seal.
In this episode we take our first plunge into the state budget crisis and run through everything from right-sizing to revenue.
The following opinion piece was originally published in the Alaska Dispatch News. Let’s pretend I was able to license this amazing photo of Ernest Gruening and include it with the commentary.
Income taxes are unpopular, but after reading up on our history, I am strongly in favor of one for us today. An income tax is important to our state’s social health and budgetary diversity, it’s a mark of ownership and a declaration of independence from outside influence.
Happy Marmot Day! In this episode we explore the origins of Marmot Day, debunk the no-groundhog myth and visit with naturalist and part-time bowler, Jen Karnik.
