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Hannan proposes new tax on vaping products

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Hannan proposes new tax on vaping products

Bill would not impose a new tax on cannabis vapes.

‘I was not the problem. The law was the problem’: Former Anchorage judge urges passing of crime bill

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‘I was not the problem. The law was the problem’: Former Anchorage judge urges passing of crime bill

The Schneider Loophole.

Senate Finance co-chairs announce multi-year ‘step-down’ approach to budget cuts

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Senate Finance co-chairs announce multi-year ‘step-down’ approach to budget cuts

Budget would be cut incrementally to reduce shock.

Pioneer Home residents worry about future

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Pioneer Home residents worry about future

Can they afford to stay there?

Rep. Don Young introduces bill to legalize cannabis

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Rep. Don Young introduces bill to legalize cannabis

The bill has bipartisan support.

Even with ‘super-sized’ PFD boost, economist predicts thousands of job losses under Dunleavy budget

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Even with ‘super-sized’ PFD boost, economist predicts thousands of job losses under Dunleavy budget

ISER economist takes economic boost from PFD payback plan into account.

Controversial marijuana board appointee meets resistance in confirmation hearing

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Controversial marijuana board appointee meets resistance in confirmation hearing

Skeptics worry she is still anti-marijuana.

Alaska’s top economist: Job losses won’t be as bad as predicted

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Alaska’s top economist: Job losses won’t be as bad as predicted

What will economic impacts be from Dunleavy’s budget?

Juneau delegates will host town hall on budget

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Juneau delegates will host town hall on budget

Pizza and beverages will be provided.

130 testify on payback PFD, public gives more balanced feedback

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130 testify on payback PFD, public gives more balanced feedback

Hearings on PFD closed, but you can still submit written comments

Chair Rep. Jennifer Johnston, R-Anchorage, left, listens as Rep. Ivy Spohnholz, D-Anchorage, asks a question of Sana Efird, Administrative Services Director for the Office of Management and Budget, as Efird gives a budget overview presentation of the Alaska Pioneer Homes during a House Finance Subcommittee at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Rate increases at Pioneer Homes scrutinized

Will $15 million assistance fund be enough?

In this file photo, caribou graze on the greening tundra of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in northeast Alaska in June, 2001. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Senate passes ANWR resolution urging lease sales

It will go to the House next.

Bill would ‘redefine’ sex crime in Alaska, broaden definition of sexual assault

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Bill would ‘redefine’ sex crime in Alaska, broaden definition of sexual assault

‘Schneider Loophole’ would close with bill’s passage.

Alaskans weigh-in on ‘super-sized’ PFD

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Alaskans weigh-in on ‘super-sized’ PFD

Most would prefer to fund education, other services

Initiative would move Legislature’s meetings to Anchorage

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Initiative would move Legislature’s meetings to Anchorage

Anchorage group working toward a ballot initiative

House Majority: Tax increase off the table, Foster questions cuts

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House Majority: Tax increase off the table, Foster questions cuts

Edgmon asked caucus to “share the pain.”

Capitol Live: Voter initiative filed in attempt to move Legislature meetings to Anchorage

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Capitol Live: Voter initiative filed in attempt to move Legislature meetings to Anchorage

The latest news from the Alaska State Capitol

Legislators aim to get crime legislation right

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Legislators aim to get crime legislation right

It may take more time.

Unions rally outside Capitol, protest job cuts

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Unions rally outside Capitol, protest job cuts

“2-4-6-8, We need to save our state.”

‘We’ve got to get our fiscal house in order’: Dunleavy opens up about budget proposal

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‘We’ve got to get our fiscal house in order’: Dunleavy opens up about budget proposal

Governor expects budget to impact all Alaskans.