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Depending on how meeting goes, lawmakers could find themselves back in Juneau

Depending on how meeting goes, lawmakers could find themselves back in Juneau

Speed or accuracy.

Depending on how meeting goes, lawmakers could find themselves back in Juneau
Visitors aren’t here now, but eventually travel from the Lower 48 without self-quarantine will be permitted. City officials said Juneau may keep that restriction past May 19. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

City leaders wait for next phase of reopening

Preparations are difficult.

Visitors aren’t here now, but eventually travel from the Lower 48 without self-quarantine will be permitted. City officials said Juneau may keep that restriction past May 19. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Cities aren’t sure when to expect relief funding

Cities aren’t sure when to expect relief funding

It could be Wednesday, or weeks.

Cities aren’t sure when to expect relief funding
Tribes, conservationists, urge action on transboundary mining

Tribes, conservationists, urge action on transboundary mining

Concern remains even during a pandemic

Tribes, conservationists, urge action on transboundary mining
A virtual ceremony doesn’t do it for some graduates

A virtual ceremony doesn’t do it for some graduates

No handshakes.

A virtual ceremony doesn’t do it for some graduates
Cities can’t make it on current revenues

Cities can’t make it on current revenues

School bond relief and community assistance would be especially welcome.

Cities can’t make it on current revenues
Juneauites gathered signatures to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy in late February. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Recall Dunleavy to launch mail-in signature drive

Early June is the goal.

Juneauites gathered signatures to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy in late February. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Judge sides against Native corporations in CARES Act ruling

Judge sides against Native corporations in CARES Act ruling

Tribes says corporations aren’t governments.

Judge sides against Native corporations in CARES Act ruling
For now, Assembly agrees with state reopening

For now, Assembly agrees with state reopening

Testing levels are good, cheif medical officer said.

For now, Assembly agrees with state reopening
Senators: Loan program refilled, terms now more favorable for seasonal businesses

Senators: Loan program refilled, terms now more favorable for seasonal businesses

Fix for seasonal businesses.

Senators: Loan program refilled, terms now more favorable for seasonal businesses
Patrons wait outside a shop in downtown Juneau on Friday, April 27, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Population projections run into a pandemic

State has net zero or negative growth.

Patrons wait outside a shop in downtown Juneau on Friday, April 27, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Mindy Roggenkamp, co-owner of Franklin Street Barbers, opened her doors Friday, April 24, 2020 even though she felt concerned it was happening so soon. She’s made her own facemasks, but still has trouble finding cleaning supplies and additional personal protective equipment such as gloves and plastic face shields. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Businesses open, even if just a little

Customers need masks, too.

Mindy Roggenkamp, co-owner of Franklin Street Barbers, opened her doors Friday, April 24, 2020 even though she felt concerned it was happening so soon. She’s made her own facemasks, but still has trouble finding cleaning supplies and additional personal protective equipment such as gloves and plastic face shields. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Businesses can open, whether local leaders like it or not

Businesses can open, whether local leaders like it or not

It’s happening.

Businesses can open, whether local leaders like it or not
Alaska’s congressional delegation, from left to right: Sens. Dan Sullivan, Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Don Young, all Republicans.

Next wave of aid on its way, Alaska delegation says

No other option.

Alaska’s congressional delegation, from left to right: Sens. Dan Sullivan, Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Don Young, all Republicans.
Dunleavy and Legislature face off on coronavirus relief funding

Dunleavy and Legislature face off on coronavirus relief funding

Legislature may come back.

Dunleavy and Legislature face off on coronavirus relief funding
Limited business reopening to begin Friday

Limited business reopening to begin Friday

State is poised for a soft reopening.

Limited business reopening to begin Friday
Oil production continues in Alaska even with low prices

Oil production continues in Alaska even with low prices

Still not free at the gas station.

Oil production continues in Alaska even with low prices
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on April 9, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

Alaskans are ready for life under COVID-19, Gov says

Back to semi-normal business.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference in Anchorage on April 9, 2020. (Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)
Patrons wait outside a cannabis business in Juneau on Monday, March 30, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Cannabis industry rolls along despite pandemic

It’s not all flower.

Patrons wait outside a cannabis business in Juneau on Monday, March 30, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Governor wants to reopen state, cities want data

Governor wants to reopen state, cities want data

When and where to open?

Governor wants to reopen state, cities want data