Alaska's Political Pipeline

In this episode of Alaska's Political Pipeline, political reporter Wil Courtney sits down with former Anchorage mayor and gubernatorial candidate Dave Bronson. Bronson speaks on why he's in the race for governor, how he plans to lead and what he thinks about the top policy issues going into the August primary.

In this episode of Alaska's Political Pipeline, political reporter Wil Courtney interviews independent gubernatorial candidate Michael Gilbert. Gilbert speaks on why he's in the race for governor, how he plans to lead and what he thinks about the top policy issues going into the August primary.

In this episode of Alaska's Political Pipeline, political reporter Wil Courtney is joined by former Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Treg Taylor. Taylor speaks on why he's in the race for governor, how he plans to lead and what he thinks about the top policy issues going into the August primary.

In this episode of Alaska's Political Pipeline, political reporter Wil Courtney sits down with former Senate Minority Leader and gubernatorial candidate Tom Begich. Begich speaks on why he's in the race for governor, how he plans to lead and what he thinks about the top policy issues going into the August primary.

In this episode of Alaska's Political Pipeline, political reporter Wil Courtney is joined by former State Senator and gubernatorial candidate Shelley Hughes. Hughes speaks on why she's in the race for governor, how she plans to lead and what she thinks about the top policy issues going into the August primary.

In this episode of Alaska's Political Pipeline, political reporter Wil Courtney sits down with retired surgeon, businessman, and gubernatorial candidate Matt Heilala. Heilala speaks on why he's in the race for governor, how he plans to lead and what he thinks about the top policy issues going into the August primary.

In this episode of Alaska's Political Pipeline, political reporter Wil Courtney is joined by former state legislator and gubernatorial candidate Lesil McGuire. McGuire speaks on why she's in the race for governor, how she plans to lead and what she thinks about the top policy issues going into the August primary.

In this episode of Alaska's Political Pipeline, political reporter Wil Courtney interviews former state lawmaker and gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tompkins. Kreiss-Tompkins speaks on why he's in the race for governor, how he plans to lead and what he thinks about the top policy issues going into the August primary.

In this episode of Alaska's Political Pipeline, political reporter Wil Courtney connects with teacher, scientist, and gubernatorial candidate James Parkin. Parkin speaks on why he's in the race for governor, how he plans to lead and what he thinks about the top policy issues going into the August primary.

In this episode of Alaska's Political Pipeline, political reporter Wil Courtney is joined by Mat-Su Borough Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Edna DeVries. DeVries speaks on why she's in the race for governor, how she plans to lead and what she thinks about the top policy issues going into the August primary.

In this episode of Alaska's Political Pipeline, political reporter Wil Courtney talks with former State Senator and gubernatorial candidate Click Bishop. Bishop speaks on why he's in the race for governor, how he plans to lead and what he thinks about the top policy issues going into the August primary.

In this episode of Alaska's Political Pipeline, political reporter Wil Courtney sits down with former Governor and current candidate Bill Walker. Walker speaks on why he's in the race for governor for a second time, how he plans to lead and what he thinks about the top policy issues going into the August primary.

In this episode of Alaska's Political Pipeline, political reporter Wil Courtney interviews gubernatorial candidate and businesswoman Bernadette Wilson. Wilson speaks on why she's in the race for governor, how she plans to lead and what she thinks on the top policy issues going into the August primary.

In this episode of Alaska's Political Pipeline, political reporter Wil Courtney sits down with gubernatorial candidate and former Department of Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum. Crum speaks on why he's in the race for governor, how he plans to lead and what he thinks of the top policy issues going into the August primary.

In this episode of Alaska's Political Pipeline, reporter Wil Courtney sits down with U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola. Peltola discusses her decision to enter the race, tackling runaway costs of groceries and fuel in rural Alaska, and her vision for bringing bipartisanship back to Washington, D.C.

Congressional candidate Bill Hill, an independent from Naknek challenging first-term Republican U.S. Rep. Nick Begich for Alaska’s lone congressional seat, sits down with political reporter Wil Courtney in a conversation ranging from why he wants to run, who he wants to caucus with and his stances on some key issues going into the election. 

Former Gov. Bill Walker and former Revenue Commissioner Randy Hoffbeck join Alaska’s Political Pipeline to explain why they’re jumping back into the race—and why they say Alaska can’t move forward without a clear, stable fiscal plan. They break down their approach to resource revenue, taxes, and the state’s long-debated LNG gasline, and they defend their headline-grabbing proposal: a one-time $10,000 Permanent Fund Dividend payout tied to ending the PFD program to “get the 600-pound gorilla out of the room.”

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

On this edition of Alaska's Political Pipeline, political reporter Wil Courtney speaks with House Speaker Bryce Edgmon the day before a resolution is introduced into the House focusing on the Rural Health Transportation Fund. In the conversation, he also comments on the recent temporary cut of the Permanent Fund Dividend by the House Finance committee and where former Typhoon Halong recovery stands.