Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, July 1, 2021

Gov. Mike Dunleavy
Gov. Mike Dunleavy (Dunleavy Flckr)

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Thursday on Alaska News Nightly:

Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoes PFD funding and other items from the state budget. And, communities in the Yukon cancel Canada Day celebrations. Plus, now, Alaska Medicaid must cover gender-affirming care.

Reports tonight from:

  • Andrew Kitchenman in Juneau
  • Lex Treinen, Tegan Hanlon, Tripp Crouse in Anchorage
  • Sabine Poux in Kenai

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