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A 30-minute weekly radio show on how changes in federal policies are landing in Alaska, especially the Mat-Su Valley.
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Hello Alaska Bluesky! Home to Roost is a 30-minute weekly radio show on how changes in federal policies are landing in Alaska. We broadcast Saturdays at 12:30 PM, repeating on Mondays at 5:30 PM. Hear us on Big Cabbage Radio, 89.7 Palmer & Wasilla — 89.5 Sutton — 88.3 Chickaloon & Glacier View.
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The request may turn out to be moot after a federal judge temporarily blocked the deployments to Washington D.C. on Thursday, declaring the use of troops is likely unlawful. (via Alaska Beacon)
Gov. Dunleavy approves deployment of Alaska National Guard to Washington D.C. in 2026
Officials with the National Guard told state legislators about the decision just days before a federal judge temporarily ordered an end to deployments in the nation’s capital.
akpub.io
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The request may turn out to be moot after a federal judge temporarily blocked the deployments to Washington D.C. on Thursday, declaring the use of troops is likely unlawful. (via Alaska Beacon)
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There's less than a month to go before the Dec. 15 deadline to sign up for a plan that begins Jan. 1. If Congress doesn't act before then, some people may have to choose between paying far more than they're comfortable with or forgoing insurance altogether.
These families' health care costs will balloon if Congress doesn't act on the ACA
Millions of Americans face sharply rising costs for health care plans they bought through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, unless Congress acts soon. Here's what's at stake for them.
akpub.io
November 22, 2025 at 12:45 AM
There's less than a month to go before the Dec. 15 deadline to sign up for a plan that begins Jan. 1. If Congress doesn't act before then, some people may have to choose between paying far more than they're comfortable with or forgoing insurance altogether.
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Notable policy shifts at the federal government’s lead housing agency could create obstacles for Anchorage providers serving residents experiencing homelessness.
Dramatic federal policy changes could disrupt Anchorage’s homelessness response
Money tied to a long-standing grant program will become more competitive and give preference to projects reflecting Trump’s priorities.
www.adn.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Notable policy shifts at the federal government’s lead housing agency could create obstacles for Anchorage providers serving residents experiencing homelessness.
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The Trump administration has released a plan for offshore oil and gas leasing that would open up almost all Alaska marine waters to development, along with the entire Pacific coast and the Gulf of Mexico. (via @alaskabeacon.com) www.adn.com/business-eco...
Trump administration proposes offshore leasing in almost all Alaska waters
A new five-year offshore oil and gas leasing plan proposes 21 sales in Alaska, from the Gulf of Alaska to the High Arctic, and 13 more off the U.S. West Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico.
www.adn.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The Trump administration has released a plan for offshore oil and gas leasing that would open up almost all Alaska marine waters to development, along with the entire Pacific coast and the Gulf of Mexico. (via @alaskabeacon.com) www.adn.com/business-eco...
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Starting my day by canceling my subscription to Hulu and Disney+. Feels great. #boycottdisney #bringbackjimmykimmel #protectfreespeech
September 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Starting my day by canceling my subscription to Hulu and Disney+. Feels great. #boycottdisney #bringbackjimmykimmel #protectfreespeech
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Pressure works people!! Help us keep up the pressure by showing up tomorrow, Saturday at noon. We will meet in the parking lot in front of Murkowski and Sullivan’s office. Share this widely!
July 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Pressure works people!! Help us keep up the pressure by showing up tomorrow, Saturday at noon. We will meet in the parking lot in front of Murkowski and Sullivan’s office. Share this widely!
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Thanks to @npr.org Alaska Public Media for including my thoughts in this story covering the funding cuts at #NSF #NIH and other agencies
What losing billions in federal grants means for universities, and the nation
alaskapublic.org/news/politic...
What losing billions in federal grants means for universities, and the nation
alaskapublic.org/news/politic...
What losing billions in federal grants means for universities, and the nation
The Trump administration has so far frozen about $11 billion in research funding. University leaders say no other source can fill the void.
alaskapublic.org
May 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Thanks to @npr.org Alaska Public Media for including my thoughts in this story covering the funding cuts at #NSF #NIH and other agencies
What losing billions in federal grants means for universities, and the nation
alaskapublic.org/news/politic...
What losing billions in federal grants means for universities, and the nation
alaskapublic.org/news/politic...
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They can’t go home. They can’t stay. What lies ahead for Alaska's Ukrainian refugees in Delta Junction?
• In English: bit.ly/delta-ukraine-english
• In Ukrainian: bit.ly/delta-ukraine
• In English: bit.ly/delta-ukraine-english
• In Ukrainian: bit.ly/delta-ukraine
They can’t go home. They can’t stay. What lies ahead for Ukrainian refugees in Delta Junction?
bit.ly
May 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
They can’t go home. They can’t stay. What lies ahead for Alaska's Ukrainian refugees in Delta Junction?
• In English: bit.ly/delta-ukraine-english
• In Ukrainian: bit.ly/delta-ukraine
• In English: bit.ly/delta-ukraine-english
• In Ukrainian: bit.ly/delta-ukraine
Home to Roost is a weekly 30-minute radio show and podcast on how changes and federal policies are landing in Alaska, especially in the Mat-Su Valley.
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Home to Roost 2025-5-17 | Big Cabbage Radio
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May 18, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Home to Roost is a weekly 30-minute radio show and podcast on how changes and federal policies are landing in Alaska, especially in the Mat-Su Valley.
www.bigcabbageradio.org/2025/05/17/h...
#alaska
www.bigcabbageradio.org/2025/05/17/h...
#alaska
Alaska Insight has been doing great, professional work on how federal uncertainty is affection Alaska. Here is a podcast by two Mat-Su locals on how federal changes are landing in Alaska, especially the Mat-Su Valley.
www.bigcabbageradio.org/2025/05/17/h...
www.bigcabbageradio.org/2025/05/17/h...
May 18, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Alaska Insight has been doing great, professional work on how federal uncertainty is affection Alaska. Here is a podcast by two Mat-Su locals on how federal changes are landing in Alaska, especially the Mat-Su Valley.
www.bigcabbageradio.org/2025/05/17/h...
www.bigcabbageradio.org/2025/05/17/h...
Hello Alaska Bluesky! Home to Roost is a 30-minute weekly radio show on how changes in federal policies are landing in Alaska. We broadcast Saturdays at 12:30 PM, repeating on Mondays at 5:30 PM. Hear us on Big Cabbage Radio, 89.7 Palmer & Wasilla — 89.5 Sutton — 88.3 Chickaloon & Glacier View.
May 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Hello Alaska Bluesky! Home to Roost is a 30-minute weekly radio show on how changes in federal policies are landing in Alaska. We broadcast Saturdays at 12:30 PM, repeating on Mondays at 5:30 PM. Hear us on Big Cabbage Radio, 89.7 Palmer & Wasilla — 89.5 Sutton — 88.3 Chickaloon & Glacier View.