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City might change smoking laws to match state
Smoking downtown will be tougher.
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Walker: Dunleavy resignation requests creating anxiety
Dunleavy’s transition team said Friday that it sent an email to all state employees who serve at the…
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Republicans pick Giessel as new Alaska Senate president
Republicans have maintained control of the Alaska Senate and chose Sen. Cathy Giessel of Anchorage to be the…
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Legislature’s new ethics law extends to private discussions
A new conflict-of-interest law covers discussions behind closed doors, not just public debate.
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Lawmakers consider crime in runup to November election
Lawmakers and Alaskans frustrated by rising crime rates gathered in Anchorage Saturday for an extended forum to vent…
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Juneau candidates share views on legal abortion
Most say they are in favor of state abortion rights if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
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Issues of childcare, senior care stand out at legislative forum
The candidates spoke in particular about Alaska’s youngest and oldest residents.
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Empire will co-host, moderate legislative forum
The Juneau Empire, along with the League of Women Voters of Juneau, Juneau Votes! and KTOO, is aiming…
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Black bear visits Capitol, courthouse
A black bear caused a brief stir in downtown Juneau on Thursday afternoon after it wandered onto the…
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Candidates talk majorities, Permanent Fund at forum
Legislative hopefuls gathered at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce’s forum Thursday.
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At forum, Southeast candidates say income tax is necessary to defeat Alaska budget deficit
Five of the six candidates running for Statehouse in northern Southeast agree that Alaska needs an income tax.
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Alaska lawmakers likely won’t vote on pay before election
Lawmakers are considering a proposal to reduce their expense payments, but they are not likely to vote on…
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‘Running a tight ship’: University hopes to again prove worthy of a bump from state
The University of Alaska Board of Regents is meeting in Juneau this week.
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Recount confirms House District 29 winner
The Alaska Division of Elections has confirmed Benjamin Carpenter as the winner of the contested Republican primary election…
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Walker signs bill allowing cities to ban cellphone use in school zones
Alaskans are already forbidden from texting while driving, and on Wednesday, Gov. Bill Walker signed legislation that could…
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New vote tallies aid challenged Alaska legislative incumbents
Incumbent Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux has taken a significant lead in a Republican primary race marred by possible voter…
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Dead Alaskans attempt to vote in Anchorage
The Alaska Division of Elections is investigating why seven dead people requested absentee ballots for the close-fought primary…