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Bill would require state to officially recognize Alaska’s 229 tribes

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Bill would require state to officially recognize Alaska’s 229 tribes

Tribes are already recognized federally.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire                                 The Alaska Marine Highway System’s MV Tazlina sits at the Auke Bay Terminal on Dec. 9, 2019.

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Even with long road ahead, lawmakers add $18 million to ferry budget

Funding for ferries is far off.

Chief Justice says courts don’t have optional programs, calls for more funding

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Chief Justice says courts don’t have optional programs, calls for more funding

Judiciary is strong, but needs help.

Senator kicked off committee for breaking caucus rule has bill to end caucus rule

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Senator kicked off committee for breaking caucus rule has bill to end caucus rule

It’s GOP vs Republicans.

Capitol Live: Judiciary is strong, but needs additional funding, Chief Justice tells Legislature

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Capitol Live: Judiciary is strong, but needs additional funding, Chief Justice tells Legislature

Live updates from the capitol.

‘Start them up!’: Ferry supporters demand action

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‘Start them up!’: Ferry supporters demand action

They want their boats.

Capitol Live: ‘Enough is enough’: Crowd rallies for ferries at Alaska capitol

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Capitol Live: ‘Enough is enough’: Crowd rallies for ferries at Alaska capitol

Live updates from the Capitol.

Schools are holding fast in a time of deep cuts

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Schools are holding fast in a time of deep cuts

There’s more to education than schools.

Capitol Live: Water, schools and vetoes

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Capitol Live: Water, schools and vetoes

Live updates from the Capitol.

Resource development made Alaska: An interview with Senate President Cathy Giessel

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Resource development made Alaska: An interview with Senate President Cathy Giessel

She saw Alaska to grow.

Prince of Wales timber sale goes to court

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Prince of Wales timber sale goes to court

Forest Service has sub-par statement, group says.

Lawmakers: Ferries will struggle even with small cash infusion

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Lawmakers: Ferries will struggle even with small cash infusion

Recent funding just scratches surface of needs.

Gov releases supplemental budget, adds back Medicaid cuts

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Gov releases supplemental budget, adds back Medicaid cuts

It’s to the Legislature now.

Capitol Live: Senate Finance looks at supplemental budget

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Capitol Live: Senate Finance looks at supplemental budget

Live updates from the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Lots of opportunity for tourism in Southeast, cruise line exec says

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Capitol Live: Lots of opportunity for tourism in Southeast, cruise line exec says

Live updates from the capitol.

Alaska Reads Act gets a closer look

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Alaska Reads Act gets a closer look

Intervention is key.

From left, Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka and Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, speak at the Southeast Conference mid-session summit at Elizabeth Peratovich Hall on Tuesday. (Peter Segall |Juneau Empire)

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Responsible budget doesn’t include full PFD, Alaska senators say

There’s only so much money.

Crimson Bears hockey close out season after rebuilding year

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Crimson Bears hockey close out season after rebuilding year

Seniors say farewell.

Lawmakers honor first African American woman elected to the Alaska House

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Lawmakers honor first African American woman elected to the Alaska House

The late Senator was the “conscience of the Legislature.”

Capitol Live: Native Issues Forum

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Capitol Live: Native Issues Forum

Live updates from the Alaska Capitol.