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Juneauites express concerns for Mendenhall expansion plans in written comments

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Juneauites express concerns for Mendenhall expansion plans in written comments

Draft plan is expected in June.

Bars and restaurants could serve to-go beer and wine, but will it make a financial difference?

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Bars and restaurants could serve to-go beer and wine, but will it make a financial difference?

Business as the new usual.

Health care infrastructure is increasing, Gov says

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Health care infrastructure is increasing, Gov says

State unveils new data website.

State extends business closures indefinitely, announces virtual school

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State extends business closures indefinitely, announces virtual school

Take out is still OK.

Federal money is coming to Alaska, but exactly how it will be used is unclear

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Federal money is coming to Alaska, but exactly how it will be used is unclear

‘There’s a lot of unknowns right now.’

Cubicles

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Judge sides with state after union asks for temporary restraining order

Follow-up hearing is April 6.

State suspends fees, regulations in effort to stabilize economy

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State suspends fees, regulations in effort to stabilize economy

It’s stabilization, not a bailout, governor says.

Congressional delegation says billions in relief coming to Alaska

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Congressional delegation says billions in relief coming to Alaska

There may still be a need for more

The budget is passed and lawmakers have gone home

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The budget is passed and lawmakers have gone home

Now, it’s time to wait and see.

Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire                                A patient, who tested positive for the coronavirus, had contact with the first floor of the state office building at 410 Willoughby Ave., according to an email from DEC Commissioner Jason Brune.

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State workers share COVID-19 concerns

Supervisors’ hands feel tied.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on Thursday, March 26, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

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First in-state COVID-19 death, new mandates announced

Alaskans are to remain at home.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

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Officials say state must increase health care capacity to handle virus

State confirms 10 new COVID-19 cases statewide, including 1 in Juneau.

Seated, from left to right, Department of Health and Social Services Commissioner Adam Crum, Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink at a press conference in Anchorage on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

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Dunleavy says ‘all options are on the table’ for COVID-19 response

Social distance over government mandate.

House rejects supplemental budget once again

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House rejects supplemental budget once again

Things are stalled.

A patient, who tested positive for the coronavirus, had contact with the first floor of the state office building at 410 Willoughby Ave., according to an email from DEC Commissioner Jason Brune. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Breaking: Known COVID-19 case had ‘contact’ at state offices in Juneau

Building is ‘minimally staffed.’

Gov. Mike Dunleavy at a press conference in Anchorage on Monday, March 23, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

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Alaska counts its first COVID-19 death

Stay six feet apart.

Senators discuss amendments to a COVID-19 emergency funding bill on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Bills are passed, but stalled as final details hammered out

Work is going full speed.

Juneauite among Alaskans stranded abroad

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Juneauite among Alaskans stranded abroad

State Department is working on it.

Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, speaks to Sen. Click Bishop, R-North Pole, on Monday, March 23, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Senate passes $12 billion budget, moves to adjourn early

Put’s a strain on state savings.

As coronavirus cases rise to 36, state mandates travel restrictions and business closures

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As coronavirus cases rise to 36, state mandates travel restrictions and business closures

More cases likely to come.