Alaska's Political Pipeline

Lawmakers return from break, $3,800 PFD and Iran latest

Alaska's Political Pipeline

Show Notes

JUNEAU, Alaska (KTUU) -- On this edition of Alaska's Political Pipeline: as lawmakers return from their Easter and Passover break, much waits for their return including the operating budget which has made it's way to the House Floor and includes a full statutory $3,800 PFD. That amount, though, may not be what Alaskans ultimately receive. Join John Thompson and Wil Courtney as they break down the latest headlines in national, state and local politics.

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