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Tensions rise in discombobulated Alaska House

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Tensions rise in discombobulated Alaska House

Until a majority is formed, the House will be at a standstill.

Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, receives a kiss from his daughter, Adara, before Kiehl is sworn in on the first day of the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau’s new state senator gets committee assignments, including ‘colossal’ task

The new House members will get their assignments later.

Session to begin with House in disarray

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Session to begin with House in disarray

Uncertainty hangs over the Capitol.

Control of Alaska House unsettled ahead of session start

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Control of Alaska House unsettled ahead of session start

The big question.

Pre-filed bills tackle Alaska’s sexual assault problem

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Pre-filed bills tackle Alaska’s sexual assault problem

More than a third of Alaska women have experienced sexual assault.

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

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Free speech under attack? ACLU alleges political retaliation in Dunleavy firings

Three former state employees filed lawsuits today.

‘Like the first day of school’: Juneau’s freshman lawmakers gear up for session

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‘Like the first day of school’: Juneau’s freshman lawmakers gear up for session

Story, Hannan, Kiehl weigh-in on legislative issues.

Dunleavy vows to crack down on crime, restore PFD

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Dunleavy vows to crack down on crime, restore PFD

New governor, new cabinet.

In this Dec. 14, 2015 photo, Jan Rutherdale and her daughter, Isabel Bush, ski past the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Sexual violence, capital move and the PFD: Here’s four of the most important pre-filed bills

The 31st Legislative Session convenes next Tuesday.

Counting down the top stories of 2018

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Counting down the top stories of 2018

From the statewide elections to a whale statue.

The Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: The Permanent Fund does not belong in the loan business

There’s no need for another state loan program.

Rep. Cathy Munoz, R-Juneau, greets Airlift Northwest pilots Randy Aspeluind, left, and Tyler Cousins during a bill signing by Gov. Sean Parnell at the air ambulance company’s hangar at the Juneau International Airport on Wednesday. Senate Bill 159, sponsored by Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, will exempt air ambulance services from the state’s insurance code, thereby allowing Airlift Northwest to continue their AirCare insurance program.

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Former Rep. Muñoz back in state government

Cathy Muñoz was in Legislature from 2008-2016.

In this Nov. 30, 2018 photo, Alaska House District 1 candidate Democrat Kathryn Dodge, right, watches the election recount at the Department of Elections’ Juneau, Alaska office. The Democrat who lost a recount by one vote in a contested Alaska House race must decide by Wednesday whether to challenge the results. Kathryn Dodge, in a statement late Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, says she and her team were reviewing decisions made by the Division of Elections. She says she disagrees with some of the decisions but wants to “look at everything” before making a final decision. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Democrat who lost Alaska House race recount plans appeal

Kathryn Dodge said she disagreed with decisions the Division of Elections made on some ballots.

Gov. Bill Walker talks about his four years as governor during an interview on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)                                 Gov. Bill Walker talks about his four years as governor during an interview on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Walker laments how fiscal crisis dominated tenure

Walker reflects.

LeBon tops Dodge by one vote after House race recount

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LeBon tops Dodge by one vote after House race recount

LeBon picked up two votes during the recount.

Mystery ballot could sway control of Alaska Legislature

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Mystery ballot could sway control of Alaska Legislature

It’s a sign that every vote does count.

Alaska House control fate remains unsettled with race tied

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Alaska House control fate remains unsettled with race tied

Democrat Kathryn Dodge and Republican Bart LeBon both have 2,661 votes, a tally that didn’t change after Friday’s…

Gov. Walker reflects on rocky tenure, his legacy

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Gov. Walker reflects on rocky tenure, his legacy

To some, Walker was a cool-headed leader who was dealt a bad hand and did what he thought…

Key Alaska House race tied, though ballot review continues

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Key Alaska House race tied, though ballot review continues

Republican Bart LeBon and Democrat Kathryn Dodge vie to succeed Rep. Scott Kawasaki in Fairbanks.

Dunleavy picks MacKinnon for transportation commissioner

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Dunleavy picks MacKinnon for transportation commissioner

John MacKinnon is the outgoing executive director of the Associated General Contractors of Alaska.