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Friday on Alaska News Nightly:
Lawmakers in the House pass an historic increase to education formula funding. Plus, the federal Department of Agriculture looks to reduce energy costs in rural areas. And, teenage mushers prepare to compete in the Jr. Iditarod.
Reports tonight from:
Jeremy Hsieh and Tim Rockey in Anchorage
Sage Smiley in Bethel
Tim Ellis in Delta Junction
Dan Bross in Fairbanks
Jamie Diep in Homer
Katie Anastas and Eric Stone in Juneau
Colette Czarnecki in Wrangell
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.
