One of the apparent casualties in the governor’s budget cuts is the Southeast Alaska State Fair.
Two months ago, the money was cut, then it was put back shortly before the legislature adjourned. Now, the future is bleak again.
Fair organizer Gary Matthews told KHNS that steps have been taken to increase revenue in other ways this year, but next year is another matter. “We’ve raised some of the fees, as far as stall rentals…

