Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 19, 2023

Three women walk carrying folders smiling
Members of the Houes Minority leave the chamber on Thursday, May 18, 2023 after passing the budget. (Lex Treinen/Alaska Public Media)

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Friday on Alaska News Nightly:

Alaska legislators agree to a budget compromise one day into the special session. Plus, Alaska Native leaders speak out about tribal groups leaving AFN.

Reports tonight from:

Michael Fanelli, Rhonda McBride and Tim Rockey in Anchorage

Lex Treinen in Juneau

Desiree Hagen in Kotzebue

Emily Schwing in Newtok

This episode of Alaska News Nightly is hosted by Lori Townsend, with audio engineering from Chris Hyde and producing from Tim Rockey.

Tim Rockey is the producer of Alaska News Nightly and covers education for Alaska Public Media. Reach him at trockey@alaskapublic.org or 907-550-8487. Read more about Tim here

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