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Opinion: The time is now to elect a majority in the Alaska House

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Opinion: The time is now to elect a majority in the Alaska House

Valuable dollars are being wasted.

Opinion: University of Alaska Anchorage focused on reapplying for accreditation

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Opinion: University of Alaska Anchorage focused on reapplying for accreditation

UAA chancellor: We have learned a lot from this experience.

Opinion: With release of Dunleavy’s budget, it’s time to listen to Alaskans

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Opinion: With release of Dunleavy’s budget, it’s time to listen to Alaskans

Sen. Mia Costello wants to hear from you.

Opinion: Taxes are the only way to boost Alaska’s economy

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Opinion: Taxes are the only way to boost Alaska’s economy

The state needs a new revenue stream.

Opinion: Dunleavy, Legislature show action on fighting sexual assault crisis

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Opinion: Dunleavy, Legislature show action on fighting sexual assault crisis

Sexual assault is not a partisan issue.

Opinion by Rep. Hannan: We need a House majority that will last

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Opinion by Rep. Hannan: We need a House majority that will last

I read a joke the other day. How many politicians does it take to change a light bulb?…

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion by Gov. Dunleavy: My budget will be sustainable, predictable, affordable

We can no longer spend what we don’t have and we can’t pretend otherwise.

Opinion: Agreements made by AEL&P during sale talks should be honored

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Opinion: Agreements made by AEL&P during sale talks should be honored

These steps will keep our utility local and protect us before another sale happens.

Opinion: Pulp fiction won’t grow the economy

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Opinion: Pulp fiction won’t grow the economy

It’s an elaborate cover on top of a cheap fantasy.

Opinion: Don’t return Department of Corrections to failed practices of the past

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Opinion: Don’t return Department of Corrections to failed practices of the past

Privatization will have significant consequences.

Opinion: Assembly action on Archipelago Project is beneficial for Juneau

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Opinion: Assembly action on Archipelago Project is beneficial for Juneau

Investment in waterfront, reducing visitor congestion touted in plan.

Opinion: Build Alaska’s economy on the strengths of its university system

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Opinion: Build Alaska’s economy on the strengths of its university system

A strong state requires a strong university.

Opinion: Roadless Rule and the Tongass should remain intact

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Opinion: Roadless Rule and the Tongass should remain intact

It makes economic, environmental and social sense.

Opinion: Hold a second vote on Brexit

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Opinion: Hold a second vote on Brexit

The first vote should not be taken as a true statement of the people.

Opinion: The short-sighted stories of climate change

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Opinion: The short-sighted stories of climate change

The Republican Party can learn from a trip to “Jurassic Park.”

Opinion: Debunking the myths of Medicaid expansion

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Opinion: Debunking the myths of Medicaid expansion

Repealing Medicaid expansion will harm lives, slow down Alaska’s economic recovery.

Opinion: Cutting education, public safety funding is an ‘outrage’

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Opinion: Cutting education, public safety funding is an ‘outrage’

“Our children and grandchildren deserve better.”

Opinion: Investment is the only way to achieve growth and stability

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Opinion: Investment is the only way to achieve growth and stability

Cutting projects and jobs has never built a society.

Opinion: UAS accreditation in good standing

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Opinion: UAS accreditation in good standing

Recent finding about UAA’s Education program is regrettable.

Opinion: Trump will get away with almost all of it

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Opinion: Trump will get away with almost all of it

No one is going to effectively stand in his way.