The Must Read Alaska Show

Governor Mike Dunleavy is Hopeful for Alaska

Host John Quick sits down with Governor Mike Dunleavy to talk about the new report his office just issued, The Alaska Standard Report. They talk AK LNG and what the Governor is hopeful for, for the State of Alaska. 
 
Check out the Report here: https://gov.alaska.gov/wp-content/uploads/The-Alaska-Standard.pdf 

Lt. Governor Dahlstrom is on an Energy Mission

Host John Quick sits down with Lt. Governor Dahlstrom to talk all things energy. They discuss The State of Alaska's 2nd annual energy conference, the LNG project, carbon sequestration, and how she is enjoying being the Lt. Governor. 
 
Check out the Alaska Energy Security Task Force
https://www.akenergyauthority.org/What-We-Do/Energy-Planning-Project-Development/Alaska-Energy-Security-Task-Force
 

Alaska State Senator James Kaufman is serious about a spending cap

Host John Quick sits down with Senator James Kaufman to discuss some of his bills that have improved work efficiency and cut through government red tape. Although these types of bills are not glamorous, they are much needed.
Senator Kaufman has been talking about a spending cap since he first ran for House, and he is still hopeful it will one day pass, check out that bill and more here: https://www.senatorkaufman.com/spending-cap/ 

Senator Shelley Hughes stands up for Female Athletes in Alaska

John Quick sits down with Senator Hughes to talk about her summer plans and what it was like being in the minority. She touches on how the Senate majority's strategy of giving themselves a considerable raise and taking 75% of the PFD may play out poorly for them when they need to be reelected. 

MUST LISTEN: Kelly Tshibaka’s idea for conservative wins all over Alaska in 2024.

John Quick sits down with Kelly Tshibaka to get her take on Alaska politics, how her group Preserve Democracy is going, and her one idea that could change the state of Alaska back from Purple to Red. 
Check out her group here: https://preservedemocracy.com/

Mat-Su Borough Mayor Edna DeVries talks shop

John Quick sits down with Matanuska-Susitna Borough Mayor Edna DeVries to discuss the borough budget, the school of government, and her leadership style. She has been very successful in leading with kindness, standing her ground while maintaining a great relationship with the Assembly and school district. 

Rep. Jamie Allard on BSA & Cuts to the State Budget

John Quick sits down with Rep. Jamie Allard to talk about how her first session went, her big takeaways, and why she is running again. 

Rep. Tom Mckay on Carbon Sequestration

John Quick sits down with Rep. Tom Mckay to talk about how the end of the session played out and the details of the energy conference that just took place in Anchorage