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Supporters are disappointed in the assembly vote but aren't giving up. They will continue the conversation with the Anchorage Assembly after the municipal election April 1.

Anchorage Assembly members shot down a proposal concerning a vote on a 3% city sales tax. The proposal would have used the revenue collected to lower property taxes and fund voter-approved projects designed to enhance the city's quality of life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Amy Demboski Show 3-05-2025 Guest- Jared Goecker candidate Anchorage Assembly

Send us a text Alaska State Senator Matt Claman first laid eyes on Alaska while working as a cook for a mining company the summer before his senior year of college. After law school, he made his way back to Alaska settling in Anchorage. In the mid 2000s he was elected to the Anchorage Assembly and was elevated to Chair at the start of his second year. This meant that when Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich was elected US Senator, Matt Claman as the Assembly Chair assumed the role of acting mayor. This happened just after the 2008 fiscal crisis. Mayor Claman was forced to make difficult decisions that hurt him politically, but that he stands by today. In 2014 he was elected to the Alaska State House representing West Anchorage, and in 2022 he was elected to the Alaska State Senate where he serves as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

In this newscast: The Anchorage Assembly has approved a roughly $20,000 contract to set up a warming area for unhoused residents; Sitka is looking for public input on planning its energy future; The cost of shipping goods is increasing next month, due to tariff surcharges at the Port of Alaska in Anchorage; A reading teacher in Nenana received national recognition for excellence in education earlier this month

Writer and former Anchorage Assembly member Charles Wohlforth is the author of more than ten books and numerous articles about science and the environment, politics and history, medicine, travel, and as-told-to biography including his 2012, To Russia with Love, with Vic Fischer. His book, The Whale and the Supercomputer, won the L.A. Times Book Prize in 2004. His three-times-weekly column for the Anchorage Daily News in 2019 won the western U.S. states' most prestigious journalism award, “Best of the West.” Today, we are talking about his series of articles from the ADN published in 2016 and 2017 about problems with Alaska's health care system. We are also discussing his 2022 book that he co-wrote with Dr. David Nash, How Covid Crashed the System: A guide to fixing American Health Care. For link to Charles' ADN op-ed about zoning, click here.For link to Celeste Hodge Growden's response to Charles' Zoning op-ed, click here.For a list of Charles' ADN articles on Alaska Health Care, click here.For a list of Charles' books, click here. 

Jane Angvik, a historic Alaska figure who was the first woman to serve as Anchorage Assembly chair from 1984-1985, spoke with political reporter Steve Kirch about the news of another historic milestone for women in Alaska — Alaska's Supreme Court will soon have a female majority for the first time in the state's history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane Angvik, a historic Alaska figure who was the first woman to serve as Anchorage Assembly chair from 1984-1985, spoke with political reporter Steve Kirch about the news of another historic milestone for women in Alaska — Alaska's Supreme Court will soon have a female majority for the first time in the state's history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a reconsideration vote during Tuesday's regular meeting, the Anchorage Assembly approved a $250,000 settlement with the former city manager. Plus, Anchorage residents voiced their opinion on adding public restrooms around the city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man charged in a SWAT standoff that began after he allegedly shot three people returned to court on Monday. Plus, the Anchorage Assembly is set to discuss a proposed 3% sales tax at a work session on Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Opponents and supporters of the proposed Donlin gold mine meet local residents. The Anchorage Assembly has again balked at paying a settlement to the former municipal manager. And The Alaska Marine Highway is about to release its long range plan. Photo: Anchorage municipal manager Amy Demboski at the Oct. 27, 2021 Anchorage Assembly meeting. (Wesley Early/Alaska Public Media)

A federal judge has granted an Anchorage man convicted of cyberstalking this year a new trial over a Ninth Circuit Court's findings that former Alaska federal Judge Joshua Kindred had a sexual relationship with one of the case's prosecutors. Plus, the Anchorage Assembly voted against a $250,000 settlement between former city manager Amy Demboski and the municipality stemming from allegations of wrongful termination and gender discrimination. Those stories and more top news and weather on this Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back on April of this year I talked with members of the Anchorage Child Care and Early Education Fund implementation team. At that time they were doing research and hearing from the community about how to spend the $5 million dollars of marijuana tax money earmarked for Child Care and Early Education made possible by Proposition 14 in 2023. They have now arrived at their recommendations for the Mayor LaFrance and thew Anchorage Assembly. On this episode we are joined by Trevor Storrs & Austin Quinn-Davidson to talk about what the ACCEE team has proposed.   https://www.careforkidsanchorage.com   https://www.muni.org/Departments/health/Pages/default.aspx https://www.facebook.com/ancpublichealth https://www.instagram.com/ancpublichealth/   https://www.muni.org/Departments/Mayor/Pages/default.aspx   https://www.muni.org/Departments/Assembly/Pages/default.aspx https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anchorage-Municipal-Assembly/388908687838651   https://www.asdk12.org/school_board/   https://www.alaskachildrenstrust.org/ https://www.facebook.com/alaskachildrenstrust https://www.instagram.com/alaskachildrenstrust/   https://www.anchoragechamber.org/ https://www.facebook.com/AnchorageChamber https://www.instagram.com/anchoragechamber

Multple reports of shootings shuts down the Glenn Highway, a environmental scientist submits letter to government and cruise ship companies asking them to go slower to protect whales, and WIC and parental leave are among a sea of items on the Anchorage Assembly meeting scheduled for Tuesday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: The long-range weather forecast is calling for a heat wave across mainland Alaska. The Anchorage Police Department published a draft of a new body camera policy on Friday. And a classic plane from the 1940s is flying around the interior documenting the effects of rapidly thawing permafrost. Photo: Protestors in the audience of the Anchorage Assembly meeting on July 16, 2024 at the Loussac Library hold up branded signs of the Party for Socialism and Liberation. The signs support a resolution urging the police department to make its body camera policies more transparent. (Matt Faubion/Alaska Public Media)

Jane Angvik was an Anchorage Charter Commission member who drafted the founding document that unified the city and borough of Anchorage in 1975. On July 1, 2024, she administered the oath of office at the inauguration of Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance. Jane has spent her life in service to Alaska whether at her first job for the Anchorage borough as a planner upon her arrival in 1973, working for the Alaska Federation of Natives, serving on the Anchorage Assembly, or training the next generation of leaders through Alaska Women Ascend, the ways that she has contributed to our state and city are many and profound. This episode will discuss much of Jane's life including her childhood in Minnesota and her meeting of her husband Vic Fischer – a founding father of Alaska who we sadly lost last year at the age of 99. This episode will not include Jane's time on the charter commission. That period of her life, which so profoundly impacts what Anchorage is today,  will be its own episode released next week.

Jeff was joined by House District 16 candidate Nick Moe. They discuss Nick and Jeff's long friendship, his 2013 write-in race for the Anchorage Assembly that he barely lost, why he decided to file at the last minute to run for the House, the dynamics of the race that include it being an open seat and just one other candidate, Democrat Carolyn Hall, his time working as a legislative staffer in Juneau, the problems facing Alaska, and his strategy for winning the race. 

The Anchorage Assembly passed an ordinance as amended late Tuesday night effectively eliminating single-family zoning in Anchorage in hopes of empowering people with better access to housing across the municipality. That story, plus more reaction from the Anchorage community on the naming of the new police chief, on this Wednesday morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In response to a request for more clarification regarding the release of body camera footage detailing the fatal shooting of Kris Handy, the Anchorage Police Department released a statement to Anchorage Assembly members. That story and more news and weather on this Wednesday evening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning Alaska! This week begins with another crack at changing homeless shelter laws by the Anchorage Assembly, including how many residents are allowed at one specific shelter spot. Plus, an Alaska State Trooper discharged their weapon while responding to a call of an 18-year-old woman threatening to harm herself with a handgun, and police say they received a report on Sunday that a cow moose charged two men in Homer, kicking and killing one of them. Those stories and more news and weather on this Monday morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anchorage Assembly members reviewed a proposal Friday on how the city can use yearly alcohol tax revenue to fund four key areas centered around public well-being and safety. That story and more news and weather on this Friday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The League of Women Voters on the Kenai Peninsula, Kenai Peninsula Votes, and the City of Homer will host an event focused on running for elected office, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and Defenders of Wildlife, a national conservation organization, will host several bear awareness and electric fencing workshops this week across the Kenai Peninsula, and another skirmish over government transparency and dueling authorities is heating up between the Anchorage Assembly and Mayor Dave Bronson.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Juneau could set aside cruise ship money aside to help the city's tourism businesses cut down on polluting fossil-fuels. The Anchorage Assembly and Mayor Dave Bronson are at odds over water. And the federal government has given partial approval to most of Alaska's Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Photo: Senate Finance Committee Co-Chair Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, listens to testimony from Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Commissioner Ryan Anderson on Feb. 28, 2024. (Eric Stone/Alaska Public Media)

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Gov. Mike Dunleavy is demanding additional concessions from lawmakers before he'll sign a bipartisan education bill. The Anchorage Assembly failed to pass a resolution last night calling for an “immediate bilateral ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.” And the Great Sitkin volcano has been erupting for almost three years, and scientists have now discovered why.  Photo: Eruption plume of Great Sitkin Volcano captured by Lauren Flynn (USFWS) from the R/V Tiglax on May 25, 2021

 Tom Steigleman hosts today's program. Tom talks about Valentine's Day and the warm weather and some of the hazards to look out for, NYC & their migrant crisis, Hunkie Lee calls in to share his condolences and share his thoughts about Tom Anderson. Tom talks about the Alaska Republican Party and the people who are running for Party Chair. Mark Littlefied, candidate for Anchorage Assembly for Eagle River calls in to talk about what happened at last night's Assembly meeting. East Anchorage Mark calls into talk about the No Right Turn on Red issue and says that Anchorage is not a sanctuary city. Tom talks about Nikki Haley's team for Alaska, the Frontiersman, Arctic Man, & the Iron Dog. 

Tom Steigleman hosts today's program.Tom talks about the Cold Weather Shelter extension to May 1 & the Anchorage Assembly's Holton Hills decision.Dalton calls in to talk about political blackmail and corruption. Mayor Dave Bronson calls in to talk about why he is in Juneau and what is on his agenda as he advocates for Anchorage. Tom talks about the new proposed high rise in Oklahoma City & the Kari Lake audio tapes, Anchorage Assembly candidate Mark Littlefield calls in to introduce himself to listeners and explain why he's running for Assembly.   Find out more at www.LittlefieldForAssebmly.com

 Tom Steigleman hosts today's show. Anchorage Assembly member Scott Meyers calls in to talk about last night's meeting and shares about Mayor Bronson's veto and gives us an overview of the bonds that will be on April's ballot. Tom talks about Donald Trump's victory in New Hampshire, Trump staying on the ballot in Maine, New Jersey's bag ban backfiring, an amature golfer who couldnt calim a large payout, and Tom warns people about a potential liability of state income taxes if you work from home. Tom interviews Geremy Keeton from Focus on the Family about how to communicate with friends and family about politics. 

 Tom Steigleman hosts today's show. Tom starts off the day talking about the below zero temperatures and gives some tips on supplies to have in your vehicle and ways to keep your pipes from freezing.  Tom talks about the Supreme Court decision on the Texas border, people leaving California, and Hawaii trying to block Donald Trump from being on their ballots.  Nick Begich calls in to give a campaign update and share why Alaskans should vote for him.  Find more information at www.AlaskansForNickBegich.com.John Cunningham from Mountain City Church joins Tom in the studio to talk about their upcoming Share Your Faith Workshop.  Find more information at www.SYFOnline.org. Tom talks about tonight's upcoming Anchorage Assembly meetings, Mary Peltola filing for her 2nd term in Congress, and Dalton calls in to talk about people getting involved in politics and the blackmail of politicians. 

 Tom Steigleman hosts today's show. Tom checks in with a live coverage of a US House hearing concerning the Biden administration immigration policy. Tom plays the audio from Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci who gives an update on AK Air's response to the 737-9 Max aircraft situation. Tom jumps back to the live coverage of the US House hearing on immigration, then talks about Iowa and how democrats switched parties to vote in the republican caucus, Tom plays a portion of Donald Trumps victory speech, and talks about why not all networks carried the speech. Dalton calls in to talk about chemtrails and how they have affected weather patterns and his thoughts about how they are being used to limit the population.   Tom plays the John Brennan clip Dalton was referring to.Tom talks about the Anchorage Assembly authorizing $1.5 million to transition 150 homeless, and the Assembly moving triplexes to the residential side of the spectrum. then admits his bad math. Tom talks about Asa Hutchinson ending his Presidential campaign, the Supreme Court rejecting to hear an appeal of a ruling allowing Trans people to use the restroom and locker rooms they choose, Jason Kelce retiring, and student "protesting" student loans by not paying them back.  

 Tom Steigleman hosts today's program. Tom talks about the warnings from the muni to remove snow off of buildings, pre-filed State bills, and how you can track via text messages when you text 559-245-2529 and enter the bill number. Dalton calls in to talk about the Alaska Airline jet that had the blowout. Randy Sulte from the Anchorage Assembly calls in the port being named after Don Young, the public restroom issue, and upcoming bonds that will be on April's ballot. Jared Goecker from the Municipality of Anchorage Employment office calls in to talk about Friday's Job Fair at the Dena'ina Center from 10AM to 5PM. Get more information by emailing HREmployment@AnchorageAK.com

Tom Steigleman hosts today's show. Tom starts off talking about current weather conditions, the NFL season, "Black Monday", and his hopes for the College National Championship game between Washington and Michigan. Representative Andrew Gray from Anchorage calls in to talk about how he got his start in politics, the upcoming session, what he would like to see accomplished, including starting a bed tax, Representative Calvin Schrage calls in to talk about the upcoming session, and what he would like to see accomplished.  He also talks about the Governor's budget and the possibility of a State income tax. Dalton calls in to talk about football, the state of America, and the Jeffrey Epstins case, Tom talks about the Anchorage Assembly's decision to move the Public Restroom issue to the ballot.

East Anchorage Assemblywoman Karen Bronga is a lifelong Alaskan and former school teacher who has spent most of her life in East Anchorage. She was elected in a special election to replace Forrest Dunbar when he was elected to the Alaska State Senate. Today, we discuss her background, how she got to the assembly, and what this last year has been like.If you would like to find out more about becoming an Anchorage Lifeguard, you can click here.

Tom Steigleman hosts today's show.Tom talks about the latest drama with Harvard President Claudine Gay, how the Maine Board of Environmental Protection suspended a meeting on a law for EV cars quotas after a storm and power outage, and the release of names associated with the Jeffrey Epstein saga. Dalton calls in to talk about blackmailed elected officials State Senator James Kaufman calls in to talk about what he's seen moving from the House to Senate, what he's been working on between sessions, the Governor's budget and his legislative goals from the next session. State Senator Forrest Dunbar calls in what he's been working on during the interim, the differences between being on the Anchorage Assembly vs the State Senate, the Governor's budget, what his legislative goals are for the upcoming session and his support of a state income tax. Todd Smolden from the Governor's office calls in to talk about the budget process, and responds to Senator Dunbar's comments.Listener Ken calls in to talk about the federal deficit and a way to solve it.

 Tom Steigleman hosts today's program Tom talks about Anchorage Assembly member Kevin Cross announcing his resignation from the Assembly, Donald Trump being removed from the Colorado Republican Primary Ballot by the Colorado Supreme Court, and Hunter Biden getting an unlogged ride on Marine 1. Anchorage Assembly member Scott Meyers calls in to get listeners up to speed on what is happening with the Anchorage Assembly and the importance of finding the right candidate to replace Kevin Cross.Tom talks about the upcoming unsealing of and the revealing of up to 180 names involved in the Jeffry Epstein case.Jesse James representing New Season Church calls in about their Reboot Combat Recovery program that starts in January.   Reboot Combat Recovery helps active duty and military veterans recover from the trauma they've experienced.  Find more information and register at RebootRecovery.com.

 Tom Steigleman hosts today's program. Tom talks about Israel killing a top Hamas financier, plays a short clip from Bill Mahr, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott signing legislation to authorize local authorities to arrest illegal immigrants, and about Border Patrol shifting employees to other duties.Tom talks about anti-Israel graffiti that was drawn on 50 buildings in Washington and also talks about the Homeless Pilot Programs being considered by the Anchorage Assembly. Ken calls in to talk about the Alaska legislature and the budget.Tom talks about the 1st Annual City Wide Job Fair that will be on January 12.  The deadline for businesses to get a free booth is Wednesday December 20.  Register for your free booth and get more information by emailing HREmployment@AnchorageAK.govTom also talks about home and auto loan delinquencies increasing, wise use of credit cards, and new scams with gift cards. State Representative Cathy Tilton calls in to discuss the upcoming legislative session.  Find more information about CathyTilton.com

Jeff was joined by Anchorage Assembly member Anna Brawley Eric Visser, owner of Visser Construction. They discuss a recent Anchorage housing summit, some reasons for the housing crisis in Anchorage, the regulatory barriers to building in Anchorage, the Knik Arm crossing, their ideas for how to improve housing, and the upcoming Anchorage mayoral race. 

In this episode, we return to the topic of snow plow politics in Anchorage. In November, once again, the city was hit with back-to-back snowstorms. And once again, the roads were a huge mess.For a winter city that relies on plowing so residents can get to work and schools can open, snow plowing quickly becomes a political issue — especially with a mayoral race coming up.Host Elizabeth Harball talks to Daily News reporter Zachariah Hughes about why so many Anchorage roads went unplowed for days and the political fallout as Mayor Dave Bronson vies for reelection.For more local and state news, subscribe to the Anchorage Daily News today.This episode of ADN Politics is sponsored by SteamDot Coffee.

HOUR 1Tom reminds people to vote today in Mat-Su / https://matsugov.us/electionsIowa Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds endorses Gov Ron DeSantis for President / (Rumble) https://rumble.com/v3u5m91-watch-live-ron-desantis-and-kim-reynolds-speak-at-a-rally-in-des-moines.html"A CBS News poll found 51% of likely voters would choose Donald Trump, compared with 48% backing Joe Biden if the 2024 presidential election were held today." / (CBS News) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJi-rfY63o8&list=RDNSIJi-rfY63o8&start_radio=1Trump attorney "John Eastman championed a radical legal theory to keep former President Trump in office. Now he's facing charges in Georgia's election conspiracy case." / (CBS News) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqRaNmDiYwk Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ABC News' David Muir that he rejects the idea of a cease-fire in Gaza unless hostages are released. / ABC News) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYKoACzGXzQHOUR 2An Anchorage jury on Monday found 49-year-old Joe Pisano guilty on all charges tied to a triple murder that took place in a Spenard gold shop in 2017 / (ADN) An Anchorage jury on Monday found a 49-year-old man guilty on all charges tied to a triple murder that took place in a Spenard gold shop during 2017Dalton from Mat-Su "From free samples to drive-thru windows, the Anchorage Assembly will be getting feedback from the public Tuesday on how marijuana retailers in Anchorage should be regulated." / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/11/07/assembly-hold-public-hearing-draft-ordinances-regulate-marijuana-retailers/"So far, five candidates have qualified for the third GOP presidential debate, scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. ET in Miami, compared to the seven who qualified for the last one." / (News Nation) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFHUJ-cug4QThefts in Seattle targeting first responders' equipment and fire houses / (KOMO) https://komonews.com/news/local/seattle-crime-crisis-theft-fire-firefighters-first-responders-stolen-items-truck-generator-chainsaws-saws-thieves-rob-ballard-fred-meyer-washington-king-county-police-cash-sell-craigslist-offerup-parking-lot

North Anchorage Assembly Member Daniel Volland was born and raised in Washington State, and began coming to Alaska regularly in 2016 to do remote work as an optometrist. After relocating permanently to Anchorage in 2019, he became very active very quickly in local politics and successfully ran for the newly established 12th seat on the Anchorage Assembly in the summer of 2022. Today he is talking about the Anchorage Assembly's Housing Action Strategic Plan and the Anchorage Housing Action Week that just finished with a big summit on Friday. That summit was held at UAA and the keynote address was given by Charles Marohn, a land-use planner and municipal engineer who advocates for the development of dense towns and the restructuring of suburbia. I bring this up because he features prominently in my conversation with Assembly member Volland. Important links:1. Anchorage Assembly Housing Focus Page2. Charles Marohn's book Strong Towns3. Charles Montgomery's book Happy Cities4. Zoom link to Tenants' Rights meeting, Thursday, Nov. 9, 5:30 - 6:15 pm 

HOUR 1Republicans chose Rep. Mike Johnson as their latest nominee for House speaker late Tuesday, hours after an earlier pick, Rep. Tom Emmer, abruptly withdrew in the face of opposition from Donald Trump and hardline GOP lawmakers. (AP) https://apnews.com/article/house-speaker-republicans-emmer-mccarthy-c7ddb6abf4c7322f9fc44fdaa07791fc?"Big tech companies are continuing a turnaround from last year, as Alphabet, Microsoft and Snap kicked off earnings season with strong sales results for the quarter ended in September." / (CNN) https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/24/tech/microsoft-google-snap-tech-earnings/index.html?"Colorado and California led a joint lawsuit filed by 33 states in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, saying Meta — which owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger — violated consumer protection laws by unfairly ensnaring children and deceiving users about the safety of its platforms." / (NYT)  https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/24/technology/states-lawsuit-children-instagram-facebook.htmlBenjamin Netanyahu's senior advisor Mark Regev discusses Israel's plan to defeat Hamas in Gaza. / (Piers Morgan - Twitter) https://x.com/PiersUncensored/status/1716900744534565065?s=20Mark Regev, senior adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaks with CNN's Kaitlan Collins about the Israeli government's decision not to allow the delivery of fuel into Gaza. / (CNN) https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2023/10/24/mark-regev-israel-gaza-fuel-collins-vpx.cnnCNN's Abby Phillip speaks with former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger about the House GOP's fourth speaker nominee, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) / (CNN) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPCaENMOi2A"Just weeks after the Sphere opened to a roaring Vegas success, the company behind the $2.3 billion immersive entertainment venue will debut in a different way tonight in Madison Square Garden." / (MB) https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/10/25/the-sphere-is-now-the-knicks-jersey-sponsor?Immigrant issues are occurring across the nation - not just in large cities / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/10/25/1207238620/immigration-border-north-dakota-jobs-migrantsHOUR 2On Sept. 1, the State of Alaska cleared a major backlog of applications and recertifications that affected 14,000 Alaskans waiting for their food stamps, or SNAP benefits.  / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/10/24/facing-new-backlog-state-working-get-thousands-alaskans-food-benefits/"An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut off the engines during a flight on Sunday told investigators that he had been sleepless and dehydrated since he consumed psychedelic mushrooms about 48 hours before boarding and that he had been depressed for a long time, state and federal court documents said." / (NYT) https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/24/us/alaska-airlines-off-duty-pilot-arraignment.html"The implementation of body-worn cameras and the creation of a network of public restrooms throughout Anchorage are just a few of the things the Anchorage Assembly debated Tuesday night." / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/10/25/anchorage-assembly-prepared-discuss-public-restrooms-body-worn-cameras-meeting/Ancho

Anyone who has tried to buy or rent a home in Anchorage recently has been faced with the realities of the city's housing crisis. Costs have shot up, while at the same time, there isn't a lot of inventory to choose from. The issue has wide-ranging implications for the city, impacting everything from attracting and retaining workers to efforts to address homelessness.Host Elizabeth Harball talks to Anna Brawley, an Anchorage Assembly member with a background in city planning, about efforts to address the city's housing crisis, and challenges that are coming up along the way.For more local and state news, subscribe to the Anchorage Daily News today.This episode of ADN Politics is sponsored by SteamDot Coffee.

HOUR 1Israel forms military cabinet / (MB) https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/10/11/israel-forms-unity-government-gaza-crisis-worsens?Gaza residents struggle to survive / (ABC News) https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/video/gaza-residents-struggling-israeli-strikes-intensify-103917437"Secretary of State Antony Blinken said 25 Americans have died since Hamas attacked Israel and pledged solidarity to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu." / (FoxNews) https://www.foxnews.com/politics/blinken-israel-says-more-americans-killed-vows-solidarity-alwaysSteve Scalise is the GOP's choice for House Speaker but can he get enough votes? / (AP) https://apnews.com/article/speaker-scalise-mccarthy-election-explainer-18cf42a5d5d2e25cdb877722eb4cae02?"Hackers have compiled a giant apparent list of people with Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry after taking that information from the genetic testing service 23andMe, which is now being shared on the internet." / (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/23andme-user-data-targeting-ashkenazi-jews-leaked-online-rcna119324Assemblyman Randy Sulte gives an Assembly discusses his proposal relating to rentals / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2023/10/09/anchorage-assembly-members-propose-new-regulations-for-airbnbs-and-other-short-term-rentals/HOUR 2Assemblyman Randy Sulte continues with thoughts on Israel and an Assembly update"The San Francisco 49ers unknowingly struck gold when they tapped Brock Purdy, the dead-last 2022 NFL draft pick; he's the lowest-paid starting QB in the NFL with a $930,000 average annual salary that can't be renegotiated until after next season. For context, Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (the highest-paid in the league) makes $55 million per year." / (MB) "The UAW said that 8,700 union members at Ford's Kentucky truck plant went on strike after the union said the No. 2 U.S. automaker refused to move further in contract bargaining." / (Reuters) https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uaw-workers-fords-kentucky-truck-plant-strike-2023-10-11/"The Anchorage Assembly passed a lease agreement for a police substation Tuesday in what they called efforts to increase law enforcement presence around the Fairview and Midtown neighborhoods." / (ANS)  https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/10/10/midtown-residents-optimistic-about-possible-police-substation-coming-area/

HOUR 1"At least 700 people have died and more than 2,300 others have been injured in Israel after the militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented incursion from air, land and sea on Saturday, Israeli authorities said.Israel Expert Jonathan Greenberg on the recent Hamas attacks on Israel." / (ABC News) https://abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas/?id=103804516What is Hamas, The GazaStrip, Palestine.... / (BBC) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east67039975FOX News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'FOX News Live' to discuss the mental toll on Israelis affected by the Hamas terror attack. / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/world/families-israelis-feared-kidnapped-hamas-appeal-international-community-immediate-helpRamifications of the Hamas attack / (MB) https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/10/08/israel-declares-war-on-hamas?"Alex from South Anchorage on Hamas attacking Israel The Florida congressman is proud to be the one to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. That move hasn't won him any prizes with House Republicans but his constituents want to see more just like it." / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/10/07/1204431846/jeered-in-washington-by-his-fellow-republicans-rep-matt-gaetz-gets-cheers-back-hHOUR 2Alaska regulations allow for free samples starting this week / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/10/06/new-regulations-starting-oct-8-would-allow-dispensaries-give-free-samples/"The Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday will consider a proposal that would reform the municipality's drug testing policy and change marijuana testing for most city employees." / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2023/10/08/anchorage-assembly-to-consider-changes-to-drug-testing-policy-allowing-legal-marijuana-use-for-many-city-workers/Eric from Eagle River on cannabis policy"For decades, one prevailing answer was perhaps 14,000 years, based largely on the age of early human stone tools known as Clovis points, first discovered in Clovis, NM." / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/10/07/1204031535/fossil-footprints-in-new-mexico-suggest-humans-have-been-here-longer-than-we-thoAmazon's Alex misstates who won the 2020 presidential election / (WP) https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/10/07/amazon-alexa-news-2020-election-misinformation/?"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly told President Biden that a ground operation in the Gaza Strip is necessary after Hamas launched deadly strikes on his country." / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/world/netanyahu-tells-biden-we-have-go-gaza-following-hamas-attacks-report

Jeff was joined by Anchorage Assembly member Dr. Daniel Volland. They discuss why he became an optometrist, some common problems with the eyes, why he decided to move to Alaska and buy a practice, why he decided to run for the Anchorage Assembly, the complexities of the special election for the new Assembly seat he won, the snow plowing mess that happened last winter, the growing homelessness problem in Anchorage, and his thoughts on making homebuilding easier in Anchorage. 

HOUR 1U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola's husband, Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola Jr., died early Wednesday morning after a plane crash in Alaska / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/rural-alaska/2023/09/13/rep-mary-peltolas-husband-killed-in-plane-crash-in-alaska/?Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., joins 'Hannity' to discuss her push to impeach President Biden for 'unilaterally nullifying' laws protecting the United States' southern border. / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/politics/lauren-boebert-removed-beetlejuice-performance-colorado-laughing-singing-loudly-reportDanelo Cavalcante has been captured, the Pennsylvania State Police announced Wednesday morning (NYT) https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/09/13/us/pa-fugitive-captured-danelo-cavalcante?Transition to electric cars is one of the major talking points as the UAW strike inches closer / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/09/13/1198904929/uaw-unions-automakers-big-3-gm-ford-stellantis-shawn-fainiPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, or 15 Pro Max the gadget-maker unveiled yesterday / (MB) https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/09/12/apple-drops-the-iphone-15-finally-embracing-usb-c-charging?HOUR 2"The Matanuska-Susitna Borough has declared the ongoing erosion occurring at the banks of the Susitna River in Talkeetna a disaster." / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/09/13/mat-su-borough-signs-disaster-declaration-wake-erosion-talkeetna/"The Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday activated its subpoena powers in a continuing push for answers about a top city director's involvement in a challenge to the April 4 city election." / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2023/09/13/anchorage-assembly-activates-subpoena-powers-for-inquiry-into-city-directors-involvement-in-election-challenge/China and Russian interference in the Maui fire / (HNN) https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2023/09/13/maui-wildfire-disinformation-linked-china-russia/?Tom, Sarah, and Tom talk about fake texts, foreign hacking,  and artificial intelligence 

HOUR 1Ramaswamy's plane has "an unexpected cabin depressurization issue," /  (NBC News)  https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/meetthepressblog/vivek-ramaswamy-misses-third-event-less-month-due-private-plane-issues-rcna98664?Vice President Kamala Harris answered a question about President Biden's age in an AP interview from Jakarta / (AP) https://www.foxnews.com/politics/harris-says-she-ready-step-role-president-biden-unwell-may-have-take-over Vitiuk, the head of the cyber department at Ukraine's top counterintelligence agency overviews his strategies / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/09/06/1196975759/ukraine-cyber-war-russia-sbu-illia-vitiukEnrique Tarrio, the former national chairman of the Proud Boys, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/09/05/1197202616/enrique-tarrio-proud-boys-jan-6-sentence?Rick Whitbeck from Power the Future / https://powerthefuture.com/HOUR 2Labor unions in Alaska are calling on the Federal Trade Commission to block a $25 billion merger that would combine Fred Meyer and Carrs Safeway grocery stores into one corporate behemoth. / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/business-economy/2023/09/05/alaska-unions-urge-biden-administration-to-block-albertsons-kroger-merger/Mark from East Anchorage (who works at Walmart) discusses the effects of a Carrs and Fred Meyer merger"The homeless camp at Third Avenue and Ingra Street, which residents have dubbed “Tent City,” has seen an increased population and crime rate — making it more difficult to provide help to people living there." / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/09/05/tent-city-homeless-camp-near-downtown-anchorage-sees-high-crime-rate-violence/"The Anchorage Assembly is authorizing the use of more than $200,000 to address the crime and public health issues associated with large homeless camps throughout Anchorage" / (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/09/06/anchorage-assembly-approves-funding-address-crime-public-health-concerns-large-homeless-camps/The impeachment trial of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton kicked off Tuesday at the state Capitol (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/09/05/1197811021/paxton-impeachment-trial-texas-attorney-general-ag-conspiracy-briberyDalton from Mat-Su thinks the TX impeachment is just the start Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson with a homeless policy update 

Anchorage Assembly Member George Martinez was raised in Brooklyn, NY, as part of the hip hop community and made a name for himself as a rapper and lyricist at an early age. Growing up in the 80s,he was politicized by the anti-welfare rhetoric of President Reagan's administration. That experience eventually led him to run for political office, and he was elected as the district leader in the 51st Assembly District in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, in 2002 making him the first hip-hop artist elected to political office in New York. He is a former adjunct professor at Pace University where he taught American politics and his own self-developed course, “The politics of hip hop.” In 2007, he served as cultural ambassador for the US state department in the Western Hemisphere under secretary of state at the time Colin Powell. We talk about how he and his family got to Anchorage, his 4 years serving in Ethan Berkowitz's Mayoral administration, and his experience now on the Anchorage Assembly after being elected for the first time this past spring.

 Tom Steigleman hosts today's program.  During the first hour Tom S. talks to Rick Whitbeck from Power the Future to talk all things energy.  Tom & Rick also touch on tonight's Republican Presidential debate and what Rick hopes to see from the candidates. .Rand Sulte from the Anchorage Assembly calls in to get us up to speed on issues in front of the Assembly including their recent vote to not approve the Navigation Center, converting Anchorage from multiple layers of residential zones to just one residential zone, and the possibility of issuing permits for Air bnb and other short term rental operators. During the second hour Tom S. talks to Kevin McCabe. Alaska State Representative for District 30,  about the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).   Public comments are welcome at https://publicinput.com/r6552#0Donna Mears, Alaska State Representative for District 21, calls in to talk about transportation issues, food security, changes to conflict of interest rules, and legislative pay.Tom wraps up the show by playing a clip from Dr. Ben Carson when he was speaking to the students at Mountain City Christian Academy to see what the Anchorage School District was so afraid of when ASD opted to not let Dr. Carson speak in their schools. 

Are you ready to venture into the heart of Alaska's escalating homelessness crisis? We're taking a hard look at Anchorage Mayor Ethan Bronson's controversial proposal to fly homeless individuals to warmer, sanctuary cities. We're not just skimming the surface; we're going deep into the nuances of drug addiction, the economics of relocation, and the optics of homeless encampments in Anchorage. In the second half of the episode, we shift our focus to the receiving end of this mass relocation. We untangle the impact on sanctuary cities, their capacity to handle a large influx of homeless individuals, and the ensuing tensions between Mayor Bronson and the Anchorage Assembly. But we're not stopping there. We broaden the lens to contemplate the implications of such policies on the wider issue of homelessness in America. From the cost of flights to the root causes of homelessness, we're not holding back. Join us for an enlightening conversation.Support the show

Representative Andy Josephson was born and raised here in Anchorage, and although he is the son of former Alaska state Senator and Anchorage Assembly member Joe Josephson, Andy didn't initially think politics was for him. In 2012, though, he followed in his father's footsteps getting elected to the Alaska State House where he represented the UMED district until 2022. After the redistricting process he ran to represent the Taku-Campbell District; he was successful, and now with 11 legislative sessions under his belt, he is the most senior Democrat in the House minority caucus. He currently serves on the coveted finance committee.