Talk Of Alaska

Members of the Alaska House of Representatives prepare for a floor session on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire via AP, Pool) The state’s fiscal situation is growing more precarious every year, but partisan gridlock hasn’t allowed much progress. In August, legislators will meet yet again in Juneau to discuss lingering questions about this year’s permanent fund dividends and other budget issues. Will the bipartisan working group find a path forward? Legislators discuss what needs to happen to get Alaska’s finances stabilized. Listen here: HOST: Lori Townsend GUESTS: Sen. Shelley Hughes, R-WasillaSen. Scott Kawasaki, D-Fairbanks PARTICIPATE: Call 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast. Send an email to talk@alaskapublic.org (Comments may be read on air). Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air). LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stati