003 - Home Economics

DescriptionHow often have you heard that the state's budget problems are simple? Just treat it like a household budget and tighten your belt! Run it like a business! In this episode, Matt and Pat get into the nitty-gritty of budget metaphors to understand where they're helpful and where they're not. Articles we mentionedAlaska House votes to ban Styrofoam food containers as most Republicans flip their lidFormer Alaska legislator tries to revive lawsuit against airline for pandemic-era banning Public pension bill clears Senate, marking the first time it’s cleared both chambersThe Citizen's Guide to the Alaska Constitution Matt's award-winning column on education systemsContact InfoIf you've got something you want to share, you can leave us a message by dialing FIND-A-PIZZA (that's 346-327-4992) or you can email us at [email protected] Alaska with Matt & Pat is an Alaska Current podcast. This show was edited by Dave Waldron and our theme music is from I Wish I Were a Real Alaskan Girl by Marian Call.Thanks for listening!