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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.

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

Funding for ferries is far off.

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

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

It’s GOP vs Republicans.

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

They want their boats.

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

Live updates from the Capitol.

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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

Live updates from the Capitol.

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

Recent funding just scratches surface of needs.

Capitol Live: Senate Finance looks at supplemental budget

Live updates from the Capitol.

Gov releases supplemental budget, adds back Medicaid cuts

It’s to the Legislature now.

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

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)

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

There’s only so much money.

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)

Crimson Bears hockey close out season after rebuilding year

Seniors say farewell.

Capitol Live: Native Issues Forum

Live updates from the Alaska Capitol.

Lawmakers honor first African American woman elected to the Alaska House

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

Governor begins town hall series on Monday

PFD change needs a vote, governor said.