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Alyson Currey gives testimony on HB 2001 in the House Finance Committee room as Marc Wheeler, left, waits his turn at the Capitol on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. The committee is meeting in Wasilla and taking testimony telephonically from around the state. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Alaskans give heated testimony, make their voices heard on PFD

Both sides traded barbs.

Alyse Galvin announces bid for Congress

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Alyse Galvin announces bid for Congress

It will be her second bid trying to unseat Don Young.

Rep. Sara Hannan, R-Juneau, speaks during a town hall meeting at the Douglas Public Library in Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Hannan talks next steps with constituents

What now?

Financial exigency delayed, but drastic changes ahead for University of Alaska

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Financial exigency delayed, but drastic changes ahead for University of Alaska

One thing is clear: the University of Alaska of the future will not look like it does now.

Rep. Sara Hannan, R-Juneau, speaks during a town hall meeting at the Douglas Public Library in Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: Rep. Sara Hannan’s Town Hall, Douglas Library

Live coverage of Hannan’s town hall.

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CapLive: Press meeting in Speaker’s chambers

Summary: Edgmon says that these cuts are too deep and too devastating to be ignored. Legislators will have…

House Speaker meets with press, talks steps forward

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House Speaker meets with press, talks steps forward

Where to go from here?

‘Shame on you, 22’: Protesters march to Governor’s Mansion

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‘Shame on you, 22’: Protesters march to Governor’s Mansion

Protesters rally in Juneau.

Capitol Live: Protest rally underway in Juneau

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Capitol Live: Protest rally underway in Juneau

Live updates of veto protest.

DIVIDED LEGISLATURE: Lawmakers give impassioned speeches, but don’t have the votes to override vetoes

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DIVIDED LEGISLATURE: Lawmakers give impassioned speeches, but don’t have the votes to override vetoes

Just one day remains to override Dunleavy’s vetoes.

Capitol Live: Session recesses after emotional speeches

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Capitol Live: Session recesses after emotional speeches

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Protesters hijacked the legislative special session at Wasilla Middle School on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. (Bill Roth / ADN)

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Protestors disrupt legislators in Wasilla with shouts and chants

Storming the special session.

With Legislature fractured, override vote uncertain

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With Legislature fractured, override vote uncertain

Dueling sessions.

Help needed right meow: Hoarding cases leave local animal shelter at ‘cat-pacity’

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Help needed right meow: Hoarding cases leave local animal shelter at ‘cat-pacity’

They’ve got cats. Lots of cats.

‘Override! Override! Override!’ Hundreds turn out in Juneau to protest Dunleavy’s vetoes

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‘Override! Override! Override!’ Hundreds turn out in Juneau to protest Dunleavy’s vetoes

The response was overwhelming.

Wasilla contingent calls Juneau session ‘illegitimate’

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Wasilla contingent calls Juneau session ‘illegitimate’

They repeated many times that the legislators in Juneau were violating the law.

Nancy Livingston Stratford, right, laughs with Jim Wilson at her 100th birthday party in June 2019 at her home in Carlsbad, California. (Courtesy Photo | Dot Wilson)

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Juneau’s 1st woman helicopter pilot turns 100

She got to the chopper.

Juneauites make July 4th parade their own

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Juneauites make July 4th parade their own

Marching to the heartbeat of Juneau.

Breaking: Body found in backyard pond of a Juneau home

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Breaking: Body found in backyard pond of a Juneau home

Police are investigating.

‘Take care of this department’: Assistant fire chief leaves for Fairbanks

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‘Take care of this department’: Assistant fire chief leaves for Fairbanks

CCFR says farewell to one of its three assistant fire chiefs.