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Opinion: A fresh start for working Alaskans

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Opinion: A fresh start for working Alaskans

It’s time to do things differently and reject partisan politics.

House names temporary speaker, swears in Jackson

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House names temporary speaker, swears in Jackson

The House finally has a leader.

Swear off: Jackson’s oath of office likely violates statute

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Swear off: Jackson’s oath of office likely violates statute

More House drama.

Infographics: Alaska’s 2019 Budget

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Infographics: Alaska’s 2019 Budget

How we pay for it and how we spend it.

Hello? Cellphones banned on Senate floor

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Hello? Cellphones banned on Senate floor

Sen. John Coghill said Tuesday evening he is considering a revision of a ban of cellphone usage on…

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.

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.

Judge dismisses Alaska bonding plan lawsuit

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Judge dismisses Alaska bonding plan lawsuit

The lawsuit was brought by a Juneau resident.

Dunleavy’s promises on dividend, crime will be watched

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Dunleavy’s promises on dividend, crime will be watched

He’ll try to implement campaign promises involving politically thorny issues.

Opinion: Why the Alaska-class ferries aren’t ready

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Opinion: Why the Alaska-class ferries aren’t ready

Don’t blame the wrong former governor.

New Alaska ferries need $30M in work before entering service

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New Alaska ferries need $30M in work before entering service

Ferries Tazlina and Hubbard to be used on longer routes than originally planned.

Dunleavy among new leaders to meet with Trump

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Dunleavy among new leaders to meet with Trump

The meeting is the “first of many opportunities to work in concert with the president.”

Special advisor Ben Stevens, center, and Legislative Liaison for the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Mike Lesmann, left, serve cookies and cider to Juneau residents waiting at the Governor’s Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Once the target of an FBI raid, Ben Stevens now has a spot in Dunleavy administration

Former state Senate President Ben Stevens was once a subject of a corruption investigation by federal authorities.

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…

Dunleavy to be sworn in above Arctic Circle

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Dunleavy to be sworn in above Arctic Circle

Most of Alaska’s previous governors took their oaths in Juneau.

Former state Senate Mike Dunleavy, left, Gov. Bill Walker, center, and former U.S. Senator Mark Begich debate during a Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Centennial Hall on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Déjà vu all over again?

The Democratic mantra demonizing Republicans as racist misogynists doesn’t bring us closer — it only divides us further.

Gov accepts climate change plan

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Gov accepts climate change plan

The non-binding plan calls for carbon tax, reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

Students sit on the front steps of the Alaska Capitol on April 6, 2018. (James Brooks photo | Juneau Empire)

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Opinion: Candidates must be held accountable on capital issues

We’ve seen it many times. Reporters ask gubernatorial candidates “do you support Juneau as the Capital?” That is…