Hello Alaska dives into policy, politics, history and just about anything having to do with the 49th State. A project by Pat Race and Matt Buxton. Episode notes and more at HelloAlaska.pizza.
We’re over halfway through session! This was recorded on day 62 of what will likely be a 121 day session. We look at the work in the legislature up to the midway point and dig into the discussions around the budget and the permanent fund. Lots of clips this show ranging from values statements to the DHSS split to impacts of the pandemic on staff. And some unavoidable legislative antics.
Here’s that fiscal explainer if you need a recap…
This episode is mostly complaining.
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We recorded this episode on New Year’s Day 2021 as a reflection on 2020 and a look ahead at 2021.
Pizza, pineapple and politics with our guest, Carole Triem.
In this episode we do a post-primary rundown of the tight elections in Alaska and how they might shape the Alaska State House and Senate coalitions in 2021.
Here’s the Equal Rights Moose Pat mentioned in the show:
Anchorage’s Snazzy Moose Loop Trail:
