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Capitol Live: Economy to take a hit, no matter the budget outcome

Capitol Live: Economy to take a hit, no matter the budget outcome

Live updates from inside the Alaska State Capitol.

Capitol Live: Economy to take a hit, no matter the budget outcome
Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, introduces Senate Bill 22 to the Senate Resources Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. The bill would allow organizations to obtain permits and enhance the habitat of shellfish in hopes of improving the seafood industry. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Shellfish rehabilitation bill carries economic potential

Experts see a bright future in mariculture.

Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, introduces Senate Bill 22 to the Senate Resources Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. The bill would allow organizations to obtain permits and enhance the habitat of shellfish in hopes of improving the seafood industry. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Should Alaska privatize prisons? Dems upset over budget director’s ties to industry
Should Alaska privatize prisons? Dems upset over budget director’s ties to industry
Leaderless House on track to break 37-year record

Leaderless House on track to break 37-year record

Given Monday’s drama, organization is unlikely.

  • Feb 8, 2019
  • By Kevin Baird Juneau Empire
Leaderless House on track to break 37-year record
Donna Arduin, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, speaks to House members during an informational meeting at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Donna Arduin, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, speaks to House members during an informational meeting at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The daily struggles of a gearhead

The daily struggles of a gearhead

How to justify purchasing those new waders.

The daily struggles of a gearhead
Photos: Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards

Photos: Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards

Highlights from the ceremony.

Photos: Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards
Capitol Live: Private contractor to take over administration at psych institute
Capitol Live: Private contractor to take over administration at psych institute
Dr. Michael Johnson, Commissioner of Education and Early Development, is interviewed by members of the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Gov. Mike Dunleavy has chosen Dr. Johnson as a Lt. Governor successor if needed. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Senate questions Lt. Gov. Meyer’s back-up

Education commissioner tagged as emergency replacement Lt. Gov.

Dr. Michael Johnson, Commissioner of Education and Early Development, is interviewed by members of the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Gov. Mike Dunleavy has chosen Dr. Johnson as a Lt. Governor successor if needed. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Amanda Price, commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, right, watches as Kathryn Monfreda, bureau chief of the Department of Public Safety’s Division of Statewide Services, presents the Uniform Crime Reporting Annual Report to House members during an informational meeting at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Amanda Price, commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, right, watches as Kathryn Monfreda, bureau chief of the Department of Public Safety’s Division of Statewide Services, presents the Uniform Crime Reporting Annual Report to House members during an informational meeting at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Young marijuana plants grow indoors under lights at the Fireweed Factory in Juneau on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Young marijuana plants grow indoors under lights at the Fireweed Factory in Juneau on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Diversity in nature

Diversity in nature

Winter brings a variety of observations.

Diversity in nature
Juneau leading the way for a sustainable future

Juneau leading the way for a sustainable future

City is identifying important issues, setting sustainability goals.

Juneau leading the way for a sustainable future
Opinion: Assembly action on Archipelago Project is beneficial for Juneau

Opinion: Assembly action on Archipelago Project is beneficial for Juneau

Investment in waterfront, reducing visitor congestion touted in plan.

  • Feb 8, 2019
  • By WIN GRUENING
Opinion: Assembly action on Archipelago Project is beneficial for Juneau
Senate Judiciary Committee member Sen. Mike Shower, R-Wasilla, left, asks a question of Attorney General Kevin Clarkson about Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s four crime bills as Sen. Shelley Hughes, R-Wasilla, listens at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Senators open to public comment on crime bills

The bills aim to ‘reset the stage’ for addressing crime rates.

Senate Judiciary Committee member Sen. Mike Shower, R-Wasilla, left, asks a question of Attorney General Kevin Clarkson about Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s four crime bills as Sen. Shelley Hughes, R-Wasilla, listens at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Economy to take a hit, no matter the budget outcome
Economy to take a hit, no matter the budget outcome
Following the footprints: Police arrest alleged chainsaw thief after pursuit

Following the footprints: Police arrest alleged chainsaw thief after pursuit

They found him by following tracks in the snow.

Following the footprints: Police arrest alleged chainsaw thief after pursuit
JDHS girls fall to Colony at Anchorage tournament

JDHS girls fall to Colony at Anchorage tournament

Loss means possible rematch with Thunder Mountain.

JDHS girls fall to Colony at Anchorage tournament
Opinion: Build Alaska’s economy on the strengths of its university system

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

A strong state requires a strong university.

Opinion: Build Alaska’s economy on the strengths of its university system
Thunder Mountain students swap art with New York City artist
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Thunder Mountain students swap art with New York City artist
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