Michael Carey

Mayor Dan Sullivan and the Anchorage Assembly battle over the controversial labor ordinance. The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce comes out in favor of Medicaid expansion. A special shelter for the mentally ill is in the works in Anchorage. KSKA: Friday, 10/25 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 10/26 at 6:00pmTV: Friday, 10/25 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 10/26 at 5:00pm

The federal government reopens – for now. Former-Attorney General Dan Sullivan announces run for U.S. Senate. Byron Mallott enters race for governor. Parnell threatens to sue the Fish and Wildlife Service if refuges remained closed. Mat-Su Borough refuses $2 million offer to buy its ferry. The Pebble Partnership and the state are demanding money to pay for legal fees. Potential approaches to curb drunk driving in Anchorage. KSKA: Friday, 10/18 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 10/19 at 6:00pmTV: Friday, 10/18 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 10/19 at 5:00pmDownload Audio

Many Anchorage Assembly members want to delay the vote on the AO37 repeal. Anchorage attempting to obtain 130 acres of surplus federal land near the airport for homeless housing. State outraged at armed EPA raid in Chicken. The Pew Charitable Trust issues a report on Arctic drilling challenges. KSKA: Friday, 9/27 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 9/28 at 6:00pmTV: Friday, 9/27 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 9/28 at 5:00pmDownload Audio

Anglo American has left the Pebble Partnership. Union leaders turn a petition with over 22,000 signatures for AO-37 repeal. Municipality of Anchorage denies an attempt to change the way union dues are handled. The 2013 Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend checks will be $900. KSKA: Friday, 9/20 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 9/21 at 6:00pmTV: Friday, 9/20 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 9/21 at 5:00pmDownload Audio

Former State Representative Alan Dick must repay the state $18,000 after ethics violations. An Anchorage group wants to stop municipal unions from automatically collecting union dues. The Anchorage Assembly is under pressure to remove fluoride from the city’s drinking water.KSKA: Friday, 9/13 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 9/14 at 6:00pmTV: Friday, 9/13 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 9/14 at 5:00pmListen Now

The FAA may be enforcing a policy that would cancel some night flying at some Alaska airports and other airfields around the country. More natural gas is being discovered in Cook Inlet; there might even be a surplus. The Alaska Congressional delegation seems conflicted about Syria. KSKA: Friday, 9/6 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 9/7 at 6:00pmTV: Friday, 9/6 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 9/7 at 5:00pmDownload Audio

Anchorage State Senate Hollis French ponders a run for governor. Exploring life and politics in rural Alaska. The Mat-Su Borough is weary of the cost of mothballing its idle $80 million ferry. The Democratic Party files suit against the state’s redistricting board.KSKA: Friday, 8/16 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 8/17 at 6:00pmTV: Friday, 8/16 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 8/17 at 5:00pmDownload Audio

Bill Walker announces his intent to run for governor as an Independent. The future of Anchorage’s popular downtown market is uncertain. Former state representative Vic Kohring is running for Wasilla City Council. The Anchorage Assembly addresses bars’ safety hour.KSKA: Friday, 8/9 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 8/10 at 6:00pmTV: Friday, 8/9 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 8/10 at 5:00pmDownload Audio

The state’s redistricting board issues what it hopes will be the final plan, but it’s not without objections. Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan’s municipal labor law makes it to state court. Congress searches for a solution to student loan rates. Senator Lisa Murkowski revisits revenue sharing. KSKA: Friday, 7/26 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 7/27 at 6:00pmTV: Friday, 7/26 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 7/27 at 5:00pmDownload Audio

Oil tax referendum proponents say they have gathered enough signatures to get the measure on the ballot. Assemblyman Dick Traini looks to limit executive pay and benefits. Governor Sean Parnell pushes for seismic testing in ANWR.KSKA: Friday, 7/12 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 7/13 at 6:00pmTV: Friday, 7/12 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 7/13 at 5:00pmDownload Audio