Michael Carey

The Legislature opens the 2014 session and Gov. Parnell gives his State of the State address. Layoffs are coming to the Anchorage School District. Sen. Mark Begich opposes the proposed Pebble Mine. Analysts lay out the impact of budget shortfalls to the Legislature. Buccaneer his rough spots in preparing to drill in Cook Inlet. Shell's earnings off 48 percent. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals says the federal government failed to evaluate the potential consequences of the 2008 off-shore lease sale. The Anchorage labor law referendum seems head to the November ballot. Rep, Beth Kerttula steps down as House Minority Leader.KSKA: Friday, 1/24 at 2PM & Saturday, 1/25 at 6PM.KAKM: Friday 1/24 at 7:30PM & Saturday. 1/25 at 4:30PM

The Environmental Protection Agency reports on the proposed Pebble Mine. State judges have been sorting out if (and when) the Municipality of Anchorage can hold a referendum on the Sullivan Administration's labor laws. Mayor Sullivan refunds the city part of the money from municipal trips during which he raised campaign funds.KSKA: Friday, 1/17 at 2PM & Saturday, 1/18 at 6PM.KAKM: Friday 1/17 at 7:30PM & Saturday. 1/18 at 4:30PMDownload Audio

Gov. Parnell seeks a smaller appropriation for the proposed Susitna dam. A Tatitlik village administrator goes to jail for misusing funds. Supporters of the marijuana initiative have enough signatures to make the primary election ballot. The flu is everywhere. What is in store for the oil and gas industry in 2014? Lt. Gov. Parnell rejects the set net initiative. The Municipality of Anchorage hires CH2M Hill to manage the port re-design. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Mark begich both support extend unemployment benefits for the long-term unemployed. KSKA: Friday, 1/10 at 2PM & Saturday, 1/11 at 6PM.KAKM: Friday 1/10 at 7:30PM & Saturday. 1/11 at 4:30PMDownload Audio

Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell rejects the Izembek Road - again. The primary election is eight months away but the advertising has begun. The Anchorage School District may have to cut 200 teachers, 400 support staff. The Legislature faces big issues in '14. State lawmakers are getting and expanded home in downtown Anchorage - and criticism comes with it. Alaska law enforcement gets tough on the drug spice. Gov. Sean Parnell talks about addressing energy concerns in southeast Alaska. Gov. Parnell says it is time to changing the funding plan for the Knik Arm Crossing. KSKA: Friday, 1/3 at 2PM & Saturday, 1/4 at 6PM.KAKM: Friday 1/3 at 7:30PM & Saturday. 1/4 at 4:30PMDownload Audio

The lengthy Battle of the Tennis Courts is over. A government scientist finds a dead polar bear - and sets off a controversy lasting years. Fish wars on the Kenai Peninsula continue. Three-time sex offenders are sentenced to 99 years. The election season is coming - as is unregulated political advertising. Mayor Dan Sullivan of Anchorage goes to Washington for municipal business - and a fundraiser. Santa's reindeer are a special species, ADFG tells us. Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma says several Alaska big-ticket projects are a waste of money. A crime story - suspicious icicles.KSKA: Friday, 12/20 at 2PM & Saturday, 12/21 at 6PM.KAKM: Friday 12/20 at 7:30PM & Saturday. 12/21 at 4:30PMDownload Audio

Affordable housing in Anchorage. Anchorage Assemblyman Chris Birch proposes moving muni election to the Fall. Alaska faces a $2 billion budget shortfall. Report investigates 20 years of APD-involved shootings. State rejects petition to recall Representative Lindsey Holmes. KSKA: Friday, 12/13 at 2PM & Saturday, 12/14 at 6PM.KAKM: Friday 12/13 at 7:30PM & Saturday. 12/14 at 4:30PMListen Now

The state is expecting $2 billion less in it's fall revenue forecast. The Sullivan administration puts together its capital budget wish list. The fallout of Governor Sean Parnell's decision to reject federal Medicaid expansion. Democrats push for stricter campaign disclosure. KSKA: Friday, 12/6 at 2PM & Saturday, 12/7 at 6PM.KAKM: Friday 12/6 at 7:30PM & Saturday. 12/7 at 4:30PMDownload Audio

Governor Sean Parnell objects to Medicaid expansion. Fairbanks suffers a power outage like no other in recent memory. The Anchorage Assembly passes a budget, but remains wrapped up in the debate over ice rinks and tennis courts. Lawmakers are talking about the possibility of state investment in the gas line. Reapportionment of the Legislature appears to be over; the opponents of the plan are giving up. Sen.Mark Begich is targeted for his vote on health care. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has become prominently involved in the debate over sexual misconduct in the military.KSKA: Friday, 11/22 at 2PM & Saturday, 11/23 at 6PM. KAKM: Friday 11/22 at 7:30PM & Saturday. 11/23 at 4:30PM Download Audio

Anchorage has become embroiled in an appropriations debate. Legislative money for tennis courts - or ice rinks. Some assembly members want to crack down on towing firms. The municipality is exploring a plan to unify the fire and police dispatch. The Anchorage Assembly has been working on Title 11, regulating taxis. Alaska Airlines says it will allow passengers to use more electronic devices. Food trucks have become popular in many American cities. Anchorage is seeing them too - but there are questions about these mobile kitchens as Sean details. KSKA: Friday, 11/15 at 2PM & Saturday, 11/16 at 6PM.KAKM, Friday 11/15 at 7:30PM & Saturday, 11/16 at 4:30PM.Download Audio

The Parnell Administration appeals a subsistence ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court. Shell Oil is working to get its Arctic drilling program back on track. Savings will have to be used to balance the state’s budget. Reapportionment of the legislature remains incomplete. KSKA: Friday, 11/8 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 11/9 at 6:00pmTV: Friday, 11/8 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 11/9 at 5:00pmDownload Audio