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In this May 18 photo, Gov. Bill Walker speaks to the media about calling a special session to deal with the budget. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

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Walker signs shutdown-averting budget

Gov. Bill Walker has signed a shutdown-averting $8.8 billion state operating budget into law. Walker signed the budget…

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What does the Juneau delegation think of the budget deal?

All three of Juneau’s delegates to the Alaska Legislature voted in favor of the deal to avert the…

Tony Warren, a state employee at the Department of Education and Early Development, left, stands with other state workers during noon rally against the Legislature’s lack of a budget on Thursday, June 22, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Alaska Legislature averts shutdown with nine days to spare

With nine days to spare, the Alaska Legislature has averted a statewide government shutdown. At 1:04 p.m. Thursday…

Members of the Republican House Minority discuss Legislative matters in the stairwell of the Alaska Capitol on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. From left to right are Rep. David Talerico, R-Healy; Rep. Lance Pruitt, R-Anchorage; Rep. Cathy Tilton, R-Eagle River; and Rep. David Eastsman, R-Wasilla. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

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Budget deal imminent

The Alaska Legislature is close to a deal to avert a statewide government shutdown, legislative leaders say, and…

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State shutdown would affect every man, woman and child in Alaska — including the dead

Forget about the ferries. Reschedule your wedding. Don’t think about pull tabs. Alaska’s impending government shutdown will have…