Budget cuts leave some Alaskans chilly this winter

Diane Buck at her home in Juneau. (Photo by Elizabeth Jenkins/Alaska’s Energy Desk)
It could be harder for thousands of Alaskans to stay warm this winter. That’s because a state heating assistance program — created when oil prices were up — has gone away. In the past, the program offered relief for families and individuals who earned too much to qualify for federal heating assistance. Now, some of those households are starting to feel the effects.http://s3-us-west-2.amazo