Alaskans begin to feel state budget cuts

Alaskans are already starting to feel the effects of state budget cuts, from shorter court hours to last minute local budget negotiations.
Governor Bill Walker announced vetoes totaling $1.29 billion at a press conference in Anchorage on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. (Screenshot via web stream courtesy Gov. Walker’s office)Friday afternoons used to be busy times for court-appointed advocates for But not anymore. Starting on July 1st, state courts began closing on Fridays at noon to save money.