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Chinese tariffs challenge Alaska seafood, new markets emerge
Alaska pollock required in school lunches
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House creates first ever Tribal Affairs committee
Committee will focus on partnerships between tribes and state government.
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Budget bill language would give unprecedented power to governor’s office
Under bill, OMB Director Arduin could override Legislature’s appropriating power.
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Unions prep to push back against proposed ferry cuts
Hundreds of Marine Highway jobs could be cut.
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How much money should be spent to combat recidivism?
Senators unhappy with progress on recidivism
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Governor proposes redirecting money from fishing communities to state
Juneau could lose out on $400,000 annually.
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69 bills filed in the House, Hannan files first bill
Legislators have a full plate, limited time.
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Senators want more answers on Marine Highway closure
Marine Highway closure could have dire results
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House finally organized: Hannan, Story get assignments
Committees can start working on legislation
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OMB, Senate Finance discuss university funding
Forty percent of university funding comes from the state.
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Senate Finance grills OMB, Education Commissioner over budget
Hoffman calls 25 percent proposed cuts to education ‘unacceptable’
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Alaska’s radio, TV contribution on the chopping block
Dunleavy’s budget would cut state funding for public media.
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‘To hell with politics’: House speaker elected after two Republicans cross party lines
Partisan politics be damned.
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Senate questions Lt. Gov. Meyer’s back-up
Education commissioner tagged as emergency replacement Lt. Gov.
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Budget director’s history of cutting with ‘hatchet, not a scalpel’ sparks concern
How much power should the position have?
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Should Alaska privatize prisons? Dems upset over budget director’s ties to industry
Lawmakers are sending a letter to the governor.
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At town hall, Juneau residents worry about budget cuts
Locals crowded into a local library to voice their concerns.