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Capitol Live: House ‘Reverse sweep’ vote falls short

Live updates from the Capitol

 

Can you hear me now?

I hate phones.

  • Jul 21, 2019

 

St. Vincent’s and CCFR team up to relocate sobering center

New sleep-off center located at charity facility

 

Why are Juneau’s hemlock trees turning brown? This one insect is to blame.

This insect is vastly changing the appearance of some hemlocks in town.

Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

Reader-submitted photos.

Districts: Juneau Majors turn it on late against Ketchikan

They batted around the order.

Photos: Juneau Ridge Race

A mud and sweat affair.

Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, speaks in favor of a senate bill that would reverse “the sweep” during a Senate floor session Saturday, July 20, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Senate approves ‘reverse sweep’ and capital budget bill

Accounting concern is sweeping the state.

Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, speaks in favor of a senate bill that would reverse “the sweep” during a Senate floor session Saturday, July 20, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Capitol Live: House Finance Committee sets up Sunday to be a big day

Live updates from the Capitol.

Campbell boosts Juneau Juniors in state title game

It wasn’t easy.

Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai, right, questions Donna Arduin, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, center, as Rep. Bart LeBon, R-Fairbanks, listens during a House Finance Committee meeting on HB 2002 at the Capitol on Thursday, July 18, 2019.(Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

For second day in a row, legislature tackles ‘the sweep’

Finance Committees try to wrap their heads around technical budget details

Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai, right, questions Donna Arduin, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, center, as Rep. Bart LeBon, R-Fairbanks, listens during a House Finance Committee meeting on HB 2002 at the Capitol on Thursday, July 18, 2019.(Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

City mulls tough budget calls

Lots of options are on the table.

Capital City Weekly

Student actors bring swashbuckling and intergalactic adventure to life on stage

Not one, but two epic adventure stories.

Capital City Weekly

North Carolina songwriter helps bring Blackbeard to life on stage

Laurelyn Dossett brings musical talents to town this weekend.

Tlingit and Haida Prez: Dunleavy administration ‘attacking on every level’

Live coverage of Central Council’s executive meeting.

Rep. David Eastman, R-Wasilla, center, speaks with House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt, R-Anchorage, as Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, prepares to gavel into session at the Capitol on Friday, July 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Legislature comes back together, but uncertainty remains

A final agreement on a revised budget seems far off.

Rep. David Eastman, R-Wasilla, center, speaks with House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt, R-Anchorage, as Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, prepares to gavel into session at the Capitol on Friday, July 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Capitol Live: Legislature gathers in Juneau for first time since split

Live updates from the Capitol.

Juneau’s pitching shines at district, state tourneys

Good pitching is a plus.

Hannan: Is it time to fight or compromise?

I am ready to fight.

  • Jul 19, 2019

UAS Chancellor: UAS still has reason to celebrate, amid budget cut fears

It’s not all bad news.

  • Jul 19, 2019

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