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Health insurance costs strain school districts’ budgets

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Health insurance costs strain school districts’ budgets

Health insurance accounts for 16 percent of one district’s budget.

Crime bill held up over conflict of interest

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Crime bill held up over conflict of interest

Lawmakers say new ethics rule too ‘fuzzy.’

Donna Arduin, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, speaks to House members during an informational meeting at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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House Republicans criticize Dunleavy’s proposed education cut

Some representatives confident education cut won’t happen.

Economy to take a hit, no matter the budget outcome

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Economy to take a hit, no matter the budget outcome

State funding cuts = less jobs in Juneau.

Ferry system braces for budget cuts

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Ferry system braces for budget cuts

Dwindling budget could mean loss of services.

US Senator questions Facebook over policies surrounding ivory sales

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US Senator questions Facebook over policies surrounding ivory sales

He worked with Alaska Native artists to resolve an issue with Etsy last year.

As House falters to organize, committees take new shape

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As House falters to organize, committees take new shape

Committees masquerade as ‘informational meetings.’

High school robotics team advances to Worlds competition

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High school robotics team advances to Worlds competition

They will be the first team from Southeast Alaska to ever go to the world championship.

Guardian Flight resumes medevac service in Alaska after plane went missing last week

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Guardian Flight resumes medevac service in Alaska after plane went missing last week

‘We know our friends would want us to resume helping others.’

Commerce commissioner wants to reduce regulations, grow economy

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Commerce commissioner wants to reduce regulations, grow economy

“The true enemy of the environment is poverty.”

Kelly Tshibaka was appointed to serve as the next commissioner of the Alaska Department of Administration. (Courtesy photo | Dunleavy administration)

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Governor tabs new Administration commissioner

She has extensive federal government experience.

Coast Guard suspends search for overdue flight

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Coast Guard suspends search for overdue flight

Three Juneau residents were aboard medevac plane traveling from Anchorage to Kake.

Senators voice concerns with Dunleavy’s proposed cuts to education, village officers

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Senators voice concerns with Dunleavy’s proposed cuts to education, village officers

“You should be talking to the school districts first.”

Assembly grapples with future of tourism capacity in Juneau, approves waterfront development project

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Assembly grapples with future of tourism capacity in Juneau, approves waterfront development project

Two voted in dissent of the project.

Here’s how Dunleavy’s proposed education cuts would affect Juneau schools

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Here’s how Dunleavy’s proposed education cuts would affect Juneau schools

‘It’s unnerving,’ says superintendent.

Assembly to vote on ordinances involving downtown waterfront project

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Assembly to vote on ordinances involving downtown waterfront project

New visitor kiosk also being proposed

An ‘enemy of the industry’? Gov’s pick for state marijuana board surprises

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An ‘enemy of the industry’? Gov’s pick for state marijuana board surprises

Vivian Stiver has history of speaking against legalization.

Juneau delegation reacts to gov’s call for ‘war on criminals’

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Juneau delegation reacts to gov’s call for ‘war on criminals’

Here’s what they think.

UPDATE: Here’s what Juneau is doing to help those affected by government shutdown

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UPDATE: Here’s what Juneau is doing to help those affected by government shutdown

Free pizza, support groups, bill forgiveness.

New pregnancy center opens in Juneau

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New pregnancy center opens in Juneau

It’s a Christian-based center.