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State Senators share their thoughts on Alaska's 2024 budget

Season 2023 Episode 18 | 26m 46s

Low oil prices have created holes in Alaska's current and future budgets that lawmakers are working to fill. In this Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend is joined by Senate President Gary Stevens, and Senator Bill Wielechowski to discuss how to address the state's fiscal crisis.

Aired: 03/30/23
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