Tag: budget crisis

Shelley Hughes talks managing the state’s economy, education, and building job opportunities as part of Southeast campaign for governor

by Ryan Cotter | Apr 13, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated

Republican gubernatorial candidate Shelley Hughes visited Sitka last week as part of her statewide campaign. Read More

Can YOU balance the state budget?

by KCAW Staff | Dec 8, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

Governor Bill Walker will unveil his FY17 budget tomorrow (12-09-15). And the backdrop isn’t pretty. To simulate the $3.1 billion gap between revenue and spending, state budget director Pat Pitney brought her talking points - and a wooden scale - to Sitka on Thursday (12-03-15). Read More