Alaska's Political Pipeline

Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Halong recovery, gas prices and the war in Iran

Reporter Joe Allgood sat down with Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski to discuss the recovery after Halong, how the war in Iran is impacting gas prices and how high those gas prices could go in rural Alaska.

A conversation with Chris Constant

Kristen Durand sits down with former Chair of the Anchorage Assembly Chris Constant to talk about his time on the Assembly and how the city has changed in the 9 years he served on the body.

A conversation with Senate Minority Leader Mike Cronk

Political Reporter Wil Courtney sits down with Senate Minority Leader Mike Cronk who talks about cutting energy costs, keeping the state's budget in check and life outside of Juneau.

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

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.

Education funding, vetoed tax bill is back, LNG impasse - Important topics of the week

It's Passover and Easter weekend, lawmakers are out of Juneau as the Legislature is roughly halfway through the session. Wil Courtney is in Alaska's capital city to highlight the week that was, including the firing of former United States Attorney General Pam Bondi. Education funding is discussed as Wil explains base student allocation, or BSA. The LNG impasse continues and a vetoed tax bill makes a return, passing the House via tight margin.