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Schools across the state are closed until at least March 30th. In a state that has low or no internet in some areas, how are districts working to meet the educational, nutritional and mental health needs of students?

Alaska Insight host Lori Townsend is joined by Senate President Gary Stevens, and Sen. Bill Wielechowski to discuss how to address the state's fiscal crisis.

Lifelong Alaskan and political newcomer Forrest Dunbar is young and determined. This Yale Law grad wants to be Alaska's next Congressman. Dunbar is running as a Democrat. His social policy fits with that party, but he says he is more in line with Republicans on resource development. APRN: Wednesday, 10/29 at 10:00am Download Audio

House prepares its version of the budget; In Ketchikan, Dunleavy presents arguments for big budget cuts; Federal legislation would nullify many prohibitions on states that have legalized marijuana; Alaska businesses remain closed 4 months after earthquake; Alaska Senate OKs bill for fair liquor license; Budget cuts put Anchorage transitional housing program at risk for closure; UA Board of Regents begins process to eliminate UAA Education department; Spill responders war-game worst-case scenarios in Southeast Alaska; ADN owners buy 3 more Alaska newspapers; Rookie Ryan Redington wins 2019 Kobuk 440

Wednesday, July 20 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm Thanks to a voter-approved bond and legislative funding, UAA is ready to build a new sports arena that will cost $109 million and provide an on-campus venue for major sporting events. Host Charles Wohlforth visits with UAA Athletic Director Steve Cobb and booster Steve Nerland to learn about the impacts and benefits of this major new facility.

As COVID-19 surges through state jails, some Alaskans are stuck inside. And, Alaska's suicide rate is holding steady, but drug overdoses are rising amid the pandemic. Plus, finding a new place to shelter Ketchikan's homeless population.