Alexandra Gutierrez, APRN - Juneau
agutierrez (at) alaskapublic (dot) org | 907.209.1799 | About Alexandra
State Makes Offer On Interior Utility
The State of Alaska plans to purchase Fairbanks Natural Gas, a utility that serves the Interior, for $52.5 million.
With Greater Numbers, Democrats Hope For More Leverage Over Medicaid Expansion
With the last election, the House Minority caucus grew from ten to 13, making support from at least some of their members necessary if the Legislature wants to tap the state's budget reserves.
Download Audio
Invoices, Invitations, Litigation, and Even Secession: Walker Says All Responses Possible To Arctic Drilling Decision
The decision to block drilling in a good chunk of the Arctic angered Gov. Bill Walker so much that he did not even rule out secession when asked about it at a press conference.
Download Audio
With New Regents, Walker Alters Geographic Makeup of University Board
With four members, Fairbanks now has the most representation on the 11-person board. A spokesperson for the governor says the governor desired “more regional representation.”
Fish Commissioner Names New Habitat Director
Biologist Tony DeGange takes over the position at a time when the division is reconsidering its habitat management process.
Download Audio
Walker Outlines Plans For Budget Cuts
With Alaska facing a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall, Gov. Bill Walker is proposing 5 percent cuts to agency funding.
Download Audio
Walker Names National Guard Special Investigator
Gov. Bill Walker has named a retired judge as his federal investigator into the Alaska National Guard. Patricia Collins, a former Superior Court judge for Juneau, will conduct the investigation into the Alaska National Guard.
Download Audio