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Governor begins town hall series on Monday

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Governor begins town hall series on Monday

PFD change needs a vote, governor said.

6 days and counting: Engine woes strands Anchorage-bound ferry passengers in Juneau

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6 days and counting: Engine woes strands Anchorage-bound ferry passengers in Juneau

Spirits, and frustration, are high.

University cuts are difficult, but manageable, UA president says

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University cuts are difficult, but manageable, UA president says

UA is more focused.

Capitol Live: House meets for vote on two bills

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Capitol Live: House meets for vote on two bills

Live updates from the Capitol.

Alaskans win thousands in state’s first ever PFD raffle

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Alaskans win thousands in state’s first ever PFD raffle

Donations from PFD turned into huge payouts.

‘Difficult year for the AMHS’ with more struggles ahead

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‘Difficult year for the AMHS’ with more struggles ahead

Long service gaps still to come.

Analysis: Gov wants lottery, touts timber, but no mention of PFD formula

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Analysis: Gov wants lottery, touts timber, but no mention of PFD formula

PFD question looms large over Dunleavy’s proposals.

Once again, veto override fails

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Once again, veto override fails

45 is a hard number to reach.

The front doors to the Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Alaska lawmakers try to beat the clock to override Dunleavy’s vetoes

It’s not yet clear if they have the votes.

Capitol Live: Override vote fails

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Capitol Live: Override vote fails

Live updates from the Capitol.

Bipartisan reading bill receives broad support

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Bipartisan reading bill receives broad support

Reading at grade level by third grade.

State revenue forecast doesn’t give much to work with

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State revenue forecast doesn’t give much to work with

Oil’s bounty not quite enough.

Capitol Live: Alaska Reads Act gets its first hearing

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Capitol Live: Alaska Reads Act gets its first hearing

Live updates from the Capitol.

Lawmakers get gloomy budget forcast

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Lawmakers get gloomy budget forcast

State can’t keep spending like it is, analysts say.

Anti-abortion lawmakers, citizens rally at Alaska capitol

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Anti-abortion lawmakers, citizens rally at Alaska capitol

“We have a significant force.”

The Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Capitol Live: Senate votes unanimously for Elizabeth Peratrovich coin

Live updates from the Alaska State Capitol.

Capitol Live: Conservative senators fear shift in power

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Capitol Live: Conservative senators fear shift in power

Live updates from the Capitol

Conservative senators stripped of committee appointments, claim retaliation for PFD votes

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Conservative senators stripped of committee appointments, claim retaliation for PFD votes

First day drama.

Ferries, the budget and the PFD: Here’s what Alaska lawmakers will tackle this session

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Ferries, the budget and the PFD: Here’s what Alaska lawmakers will tackle this session

A change is gonna come… maybe.

Here’s what to expect Tuesday, the first day of session

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Here’s what to expect Tuesday, the first day of session

With little ceremony, Legislature gets back to work.