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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

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

Live updates from the Capitol.

Capitol Live: House Finance Committee sets up Sunday to be a big day
Campbell boosts Juneau Juniors in state title game

Campbell boosts Juneau Juniors in state title game

It wasn’t easy.

Campbell boosts Juneau Juniors in state title game
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

City mulls tough budget calls

Lots of options are on the table.

  • Jul 19, 2019
  • By Michael S. Lockett Juneau Empire
  • Local News
City mulls tough budget calls
Student actors bring swashbuckling and intergalactic adventure to life on stage
Capital City Weekly

Student actors bring swashbuckling and intergalactic adventure to life on stage

Not one, but two epic adventure stories.

Student actors bring swashbuckling and intergalactic adventure to life on stage
North Carolina songwriter helps bring Blackbeard to life on stage
Capital City Weekly

North Carolina songwriter helps bring Blackbeard to life on stage

Laurelyn Dossett brings musical talents to town this weekend.

North Carolina songwriter helps bring Blackbeard to life on stage
Tlingit and Haida Prez: Dunleavy administration ‘attacking on every level’

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

Live coverage of Central Council’s executive meeting.

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

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

Live updates from the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Legislature gathers in Juneau for first time since split
Juneau’s pitching shines at district, state tourneys

Juneau’s pitching shines at district, state tourneys

Good pitching is a plus.

Juneau’s pitching shines at district, state tourneys
Hannan: Is it time to fight or compromise?

Hannan: Is it time to fight or compromise?

I am ready to fight.

  • Jul 19, 2019
  • By Sara Hannan
Hannan: Is it time to fight or compromise?
UAS Chancellor: UAS still has reason to celebrate, amid budget cut fears

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

It’s not all bad news.

  • Jul 19, 2019
  • By Richard A. Caulfield
UAS Chancellor: UAS still has reason to celebrate, amid budget cut fears
Live Baseball: Juniors Baseball State Tournament

Live Baseball: Juniors Baseball State Tournament

Follow the action live.

Live Baseball: Juniors Baseball State Tournament
Budget wonks try to explain ‘the sweep’

Budget wonks try to explain ‘the sweep’

Senate Finance Committee spends afternoon slogging through legal and technical details

Budget wonks try to explain ‘the sweep’
Kiehl to Chamber: Vetoes went ‘too far, too fast’

Kiehl to Chamber: Vetoes went ‘too far, too fast’

Juneau’s senator talks politics with local business leaders.

Kiehl to Chamber: Vetoes went ‘too far, too fast’
Capitol Live: Senate Finance Committee meets to discuss HB 2001

Capitol Live: Senate Finance Committee meets to discuss HB 2001

Live coverage from the Capitol in Juneau

Capitol Live: Senate Finance Committee meets to discuss HB 2001
‘It’s who we are’: Culture Camp teaches the ancestral ways
Capital City Weekly

‘It’s who we are’: Culture Camp teaches the ancestral ways

Learning about Alaska Native culture.

‘It’s who we are’: Culture Camp teaches the ancestral ways
District tourney opener for Juneau goes extra innings

District tourney opener for Juneau goes extra innings

The game went seven innings.

District tourney opener for Juneau goes extra innings
Update: Governor calls special session to meet in Juneau

Update: Governor calls special session to meet in Juneau

Gov. Dunleavy has called all legislators to Juneau to finish the special session.

Update: Governor calls special session to meet in Juneau