Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, December 14, 2023

Photo: Governor Mike Dunleavy standing behind podium at a press conference.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy listens to a question during a news conference announcing his budget proposal on Dec. 14, 2023. (Eric Stone/Alaska Public Media)

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Thursday on Alaska News Nightly:

Governor Dunleavy’s budget release for 2024 includes what he calls a “full” PFD. Plus, despite a staffing crisis, the state Supreme Court orders public guardians to take cases. And, Jewish families across Alaska are celebrating Hanukkah with traditional foods.

Reports tonight from:

Rachel Cassandra and Victoria Petersen in Anchorage

Sunni Bean and Evan Erickson in Bethel

Dan Bross in Fairbanks

Eric Stone in Juneau

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

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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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