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Capitol Live: Members of public say they’d take smaller or no PFD

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Capitol Live: Members of public say they’d take smaller or no PFD

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Lives on the line: Cuts could close down Housing First, Glory Hall homeless services

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Lives on the line: Cuts could close down Housing First, Glory Hall homeless services

It would be a ‘crippling blow.’

Two groups taking to Capitol steps this week

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Two groups taking to Capitol steps this week

Two different groups have one thing in common: proposed budget cuts.

Like ‘Willie Nelson regulating pot?’ Public skeptical of commissioner’s Pebble past

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Like ‘Willie Nelson regulating pot?’ Public skeptical of commissioner’s Pebble past

Dozens of people testified Friday afternoon.

Capitol Live: Confirmation hearing draws a crowd

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Capitol Live: Confirmation hearing draws a crowd

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Bill would roll back part of conflict of interest law

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Bill would roll back part of conflict of interest law

The original law’s sponsor says the new bill does too much.

Bill would make permanent Alaska Native Heritage Month

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Bill would make permanent Alaska Native Heritage Month

One Native leader called it “progressive.”

Capitol Live: House Minority angered over Majority’s plan to travel the state for budget talks

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Capitol Live: House Minority angered over Majority’s plan to travel the state for budget talks

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Southeast legislators discuss housing problem

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Capitol Live: Southeast legislators discuss housing problem

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Legislature working to avoid ‘devastating’ cuts, Juneau lawmakers say

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Legislature working to avoid ‘devastating’ cuts, Juneau lawmakers say

Tuesday’s town hall meeting included a few bits of news.

Lawmakers question repeal of anti-cruise pollution program

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Lawmakers question repeal of anti-cruise pollution program

It’s paid for by cruise passenger fees.

Capitol Live: Hundreds turn out for town hall on budget

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Capitol Live: Hundreds turn out for town hall on budget

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Opinion: Job losses are personal. I should know.

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Opinion: Job losses are personal. I should know.

I’m preparing to tell you something very personal and intensely painful.

Courts look for fair raises for employees

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Courts look for fair raises for employees

Some state employees got raises in the governor’s budget.

Rally calls attention to coastal connection to marine highway

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Rally calls attention to coastal connection to marine highway

Major cuts could affect more than just the employees.

Capitol Live: Dunleavy heading to oil conference to promote Alaska

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Capitol Live: Dunleavy heading to oil conference to promote Alaska

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Matt McLaren, Business and Development Manager for the Alaska Marine Highway System, and Amanda Holland, Management Director for the Office of Management and Budget, make a presentation to the Senate Transportation Committee at the Capitol on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: Timeline ‘aggressive’ for finding ferry consultant

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

‘We’ve got to get our fiscal house in order’: Dunleavy opens up about budget proposal

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‘We’ve got to get our fiscal house in order’: Dunleavy opens up about budget proposal

Governor expects budget to impact all Alaskans.

Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, shares a laugh with U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, after Murkowski gave her annual speech to a Joint Session of the Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Here’s what you need to know about last week in the Legislature

It was a busy one.

Budget would have ‘dire impact’ on Juneau economy

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Budget would have ‘dire impact’ on Juneau economy

The school district, university and hospital would suffer.