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In this Empire File photo, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, left, listens as Attorney General Kevin Clarkson describes three constitutional amendments that would be a foundation of his administration’s fiscal plan during a press conference at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Gov announces executive order regarding union dues

Employess must opt in.

Prices for Pederson Hill subdivision lots higher than expected

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Prices for Pederson Hill subdivision lots higher than expected

Lots to be sold in December.

Coeur Alaska to expand Kensington operations

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Coeur Alaska to expand Kensington operations

Public comment is open.

Judge blocks logging in the Tongass, for now

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Judge blocks logging in the Tongass, for now

Old growth, new logging.

Hiker stranded on ledge for 26 hours shares his story

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Hiker stranded on ledge for 26 hours shares his story

He walked away with just a few scratches.

50 protesters march in Juneau as part of global climate strike

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50 protesters march in Juneau as part of global climate strike

Young activists join in on worldwide student strike.

Governor visits controversial mine project north of Haines

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Governor visits controversial mine project north of Haines

City officials weren’t notified, which concerned some citizens.

Mental Health Trust begins land sale

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Mental Health Trust begins land sale

Who wants some land?

Hawaii lawsuit could have big implications for Alaska

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Hawaii lawsuit could have big implications for Alaska

Feds could have more say.

Juneau School Board candidates Deedie Sorensen, left, and Martin Stepetin, Sr. speak to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during its weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Candidates Bonnie Jensen and Emil Mackey are not at the forum. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Special ed, pre-K dominate talk with school board candidates

Sorensen and Stepetin take questions at Chamber luncheon.

Empire Live: School Board candidates talk costs at Chamber luncheon

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Empire Live: School Board candidates talk costs at Chamber luncheon

Live updates from the event.

It’s official: Cruise line wants new dock downtown

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It’s official: Cruise line wants new dock downtown

What else would it be?

State retains Trump lawyers in lawsuit aimed at union dues

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State retains Trump lawyers in lawsuit aimed at union dues

Union officials speculate Clarkson intends to go to Supreme Court

Assembly tackles crime bill, delays JACC funding

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Assembly tackles crime bill, delays JACC funding

Crime, yes. JACC, no.

Candidates strut their stuff at election forum

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Candidates strut their stuff at election forum

Elections are Oct. 1.

State files lawsuit against public employee union

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State files lawsuit against public employee union

State says its about First Amendment.

State’s budget director Arduin is out

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State’s budget director Arduin is out

New director to be named soon.

Empire Live: Assembly delays ordinance allocating money for JACC

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Empire Live: Assembly delays ordinance allocating money for JACC

Live updates from the meeting

‘We were hoping for a local buyer’: Land sold to cruise line, but what they’ll build remains a mystery

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‘We were hoping for a local buyer’: Land sold to cruise line, but what they’ll build remains a mystery

What’s up, dock?

Katharine Hayhoe reconciles Christianity and climate science

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Katharine Hayhoe reconciles Christianity and climate science

Only in America.