079 – Lumping and Lurching

078 – The Just Right Gang

077 – Root Problems

An early session interview with Rep. Genevieve Mina.

076 – A Dime Among Nickels

075 – State of the Pizza

074 – Babies Babies Babies

Recorded 1/22/2023 – Talking about the first week of legislative session.

073 – Getting Organized

072 – New Fears

071 – Moderate Success

Democrat Mary Peltola wins special U.S. House election, will be first Alaska Native elected to Congress Five takeaway lessons from Alaska’s first ranked choice election Podcast: ADN Politics Podcast Podcast: Tlél Wudakʼóodzi Ḵaa Lʼóotʼ (Tongue Unbroken) High Times Cannabis Cup Alaska: People’s Choice Edition 2022

070 – A Field of Blue

A podcast about Alaska with Matt Buxton and Pat Race. We talk about civics, politics, journalism, history and just about everything having to do with the 49th State. More at https://HelloAlaska.pizza

I always come away from these episodes entertained and feeling better informed. I’d recommend it to anyone trying to get a better handle on what’s happening with the Alaska government.

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Hello Alaska

Almost 100 years ago Alaska faced a devastating pandemic. In this episode we dive deep into the newspaper archives and handwritten journal of the Territorial Governor at the time, Thomas Riggs Jr.

040 – 1918 Flu

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

In this episode we talk through the crushing triple threat to Alaska’s economy and state government: Sinking oil prices, tanking tourism, and a crashing stock market. All things heavily influenced by the Covid-19 pandemic.

037 – Triple Threat

What a time. We’re all muddling through it. Good luck friends. Corona Virus Act Now – Modeling a speedy response. City officials mandate many travelers to Juneau quarantine themselves for 14 days Portraits from the front line of coronavirus detection in Anchorage Midnight in the Sun – Hunker Down Edition Jackbox Party Pack

038 – Hunker Down

SB 241 Fact Sheet Alaska New Deal Projects Third Alaskan dies of COVID-19 as case count rises to 114 Alaska has about 200 ventilators and 160 ICU beds statewide, state says DHSS – Covid-19 Count Page

039 – A New Deal

Still no organization in the House. Still waiting on the budget.

AKleg: Day 22

A foggy day in Juneau. Gubernatorial appointees lost in the soup, an opaque budgeting process, and is that a Raven or Willow Ptarmigan on the horizon?

AKleg: Day 14

A quick look at the first week of the legislative session. Courthouse shenanigans, budget woes, and disorganization in the House.

AKleg: Day 7

The Alaska Legislature is back in session. In this episode we talk about the session ahead and look at the contrast between the state legislature and congress as they each contend with checking the power of the executive branch.

036 – Back in Session

This episode is mostly speculation and hand-wringing as we sift through a pile of grey clouds in search of some silver linings.

020 – Midterms

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. Related News: State funding for early education restored, but services this year could still be affected Dunleavy … Continue reading 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. Related News: State funding for early education restored, but services this year could still be affected Dunleavy … <a href="https://helloalaska.pizza/podcast/034-walking-it-back/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading 034 – Walking it Back</a>

034 – Walking it Back

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. Impossibly large bird spotted in Mendenhall Valley Rare Steller’s Sea Eagle seen in Juneau Tales of Lake Iliamna monster resurface with new sightings

033 – Impossibly Large Bird

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 … Continue reading 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 … <a href="https://helloalaska.pizza/podcast/032-seeing-red/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading 032 – Seeing Red</a>

032 – Seeing Red

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.

031 – Shutdown-Averting

Donna Arduin

Download: Unabridged Conversation (49 minutes) Here are the dueling charts provided by Legislative Finance and the Office of Management and Budget. The same but different: Download: OMB Dunleavy Road Show Slides Download: Legislative Finance Budget History Graphs

AKleg: Day 83 – Donna Arduin

Looking in on the Governor’s roadshow, line item vetoes, and some reflections on privilege and institutional racism. FRANK: We are not your pawns Tribal consortium CEO’s raised hand upends Dunleavy budget event in Nome

AKleg: Day 76

The HFIN Roadshow, the 30th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, a big win for the underdogs and some southeast Alaska music featuring Air Jazz.

AKleg: Day 69

Unpacking a SFIN presentation by David Teal from the Legislative Finance Division and Pat made this cartoon budget explainer!

AKleg: Day 49

A little SFIN/HFIN audio montage and continuing first impressions of the Dunleavy budget.

AKleg: Day 40

In this episode we talk about the proposed Dunleavy Budget.

AKleg: Day 33

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