Legislative priorities amid a pandemic and disorganization in the Alaska House | Alaska Insight

Alaska lawmakers are in session in the capitol city. A lot of careful planning and work has gone into keeping lawmakers and Juneau residents safe from COVID-19, but uncertainty looms about the state budget and pandemic relief.

Lori Townsend talks to state government reporters Andrew Kitchenman and Nat Herz to learn more about the work that needs to be done by Alaska’s legislators.

Lori Townsend is the news director and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452.

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