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Hannan proposes new tax on vaping products

Hannan proposes new tax on vaping products

Bill would not impose a new tax on cannabis vapes.

 

Pioneer Home residents worry about future

Pioneer Home residents worry about future

Can they afford to stay there?

 

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

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

Budget would be cut incrementally to reduce shock.

Senate Finance co-chairs announce multi-year ‘step-down’ approach to budget cuts
Rep. Don Young introduces bill to legalize cannabis

Rep. Don Young introduces bill to legalize cannabis

The bill has bipartisan support.

Rep. Don Young introduces bill to legalize cannabis
Bill would ‘redefine’ sex crime in Alaska, broaden definition of sexual assault

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

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

Bill would ‘redefine’ sex crime in Alaska, broaden definition of sexual assault
Even with ‘super-sized’ PFD boost, economist predicts thousands of job losses under Dunleavy budget

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.

Even with ‘super-sized’ PFD boost, economist predicts thousands of job losses under Dunleavy budget
Controversial marijuana board appointee meets resistance in confirmation hearing
Controversial marijuana board appointee meets resistance in confirmation hearing
Alaska’s top economist: Job losses won’t be as bad as predicted

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

What will economic impacts be from Dunleavy’s budget?

Alaska’s top economist: Job losses won’t be as bad as predicted
130 testify on payback PFD, public gives more balanced feedback

130 testify on payback PFD, public gives more balanced feedback

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

130 testify on payback PFD, public gives more balanced feedback
Juneau delegates will host town hall on budget

Juneau delegates will host town hall on budget

Pizza and beverages will be provided.

Juneau delegates will host town hall on budget
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)

Rate increases at Pioneer Homes scrutinized

Will $15 million assistance fund be enough?

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)
Alaskans weigh-in on ‘super-sized’ PFD

Alaskans weigh-in on ‘super-sized’ PFD

Most would prefer to fund education, other services

Alaskans weigh-in on ‘super-sized’ PFD
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)

Senate passes ANWR resolution urging lease sales

It will go to the House next.

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)
Initiative would move Legislature’s meetings to Anchorage
Initiative would move Legislature’s meetings to Anchorage
House Majority: Tax increase off the table, Foster questions cuts
House Majority: Tax increase off the table, Foster questions cuts
Capitol Live: Voter initiative filed in attempt to move Legislature meetings to Anchorage
Capitol Live: Voter initiative filed in attempt to move Legislature meetings to Anchorage
Legislators aim to get crime legislation right
Legislators aim to get crime legislation right
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.”

Unions rally outside Capitol, protest job cuts
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‘We’ve got to get our fiscal house in order’: Dunleavy opens up about budget proposal
‘We’ve got to get our fiscal house in order’: Dunleavy opens up about budget proposal