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Senate Finance member Sen. Click Bishop, R-Fairbanks, center, studies the FY20 Budget during a Senate Finance Committee meeting at the Capitol on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, left, and Sen. Chris Birch, R-Anchorage, right, listen in the background. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Legislative finance director points out potential ‘nightmare’ scenario

Time to fear the sweeper?

Even ‘right-leaning’ groups, bankers and builders are calling for an override

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Even ‘right-leaning’ groups, bankers and builders are calling for an override

They had one message to the governor.

Capitol Live: There may not be enough lawmakers in Juneau to override vetoes

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Capitol Live: There may not be enough lawmakers in Juneau to override vetoes

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Veto override vote fails

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Capitol Live: Veto override vote fails

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Special session starts with a manic Monday

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Special session starts with a manic Monday

All roads — and planes — may lead to Wednesday.

Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, D-Sitka, present one of three papers as Rep. Adam Wool, D-Fairbanks, listens during a Bicameral Permanent Fund Working Group at the Capitol on Monday, July 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Legislators call for PFD ‘grand compromise’

Protecting the Permanent Fund will mean give and take.

Capitol Live: Senate, House leaders answer questions about action-packed first day of special session

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Capitol Live: Senate, House leaders answer questions about action-packed first day of special session

Live updates from the Capitol.

Capitol columns get some care

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Capitol columns get some care

Here’s what’s going on.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during an interview with the Juneau Empire at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. Wednesday he signed a bill that extends the term of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Governor signs bill extending suicide prevention council. Here’s why it’s important.

They set the tone for suicide prevention in Alaska.

Judy Cavanaugh stands with others at a rally against the Pebble Mine in front of Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Juneau office on Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Pebble Mine opposition: Wrong mine for the wrong place

Public comment period ends in days.

Live: Rally to stop Pebble Mine permitting happening outside Sen. Murkowski’s office

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Live: Rally to stop Pebble Mine permitting happening outside Sen. Murkowski’s office

Live coverage of the Juneau “No Pebble Mine” rally.

Then and Now: This photo composite shows what the Willoughby District looked like back what it was an Alaska Native village, and now in current day. The historic photograph by Winter and Pond is not dated, but was was taken sometime between 1893 and 1943, according to the Alaska State Library Historical Collections. (Collection number ASL-PCA-87). The photo on the right was taken Monday, June 24, 2019, on Willoughby Avenue by Juneau Empire photographer Michael Penn.

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The Willoughby District in downtown Juneau has a new Native name

A nod to indigenous history.

Champions of the Rainbow: Three Juneau LGBTQ+ advocates recognized for activism

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Champions of the Rainbow: Three Juneau LGBTQ+ advocates recognized for activism

It hasn’t always been a picnic.

This Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation map shows PFAS sites through Alaska. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation)

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PFAS chemical contamination will cost Alaska millions

The total is going to go up.

Vivian Mork Yéilk’ harvest devil’s club. (Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly)

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Lessons from the devil’s club lady

Some see obstacles, she sees medicine.

Ripan Malhi, principle investigator and professor of genomic biology at the University of Illinois in Urbana- Champaign, speaks during an interview on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, on collaborating with Sealaska Heritage Institute on a genetics study that will explore how historical trauma associated with European colonization may have changed the DNA of Native people. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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DNA may show lasting impact of colonization

The study is now accepting volunteers.

New Assembly members split on annexation

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New Assembly members split on annexation

It was divisive then and it’s divisive now.

The fifth annual GLITZ Drag Show in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and Juneau Pride Kickoff! at Centennial Hall on Friday, June 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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The sights, sounds and spectacle of Juneau’s biggest drag show

Happy Pride, Juneau.

8 senators send letter urging more transboundary water quality oversight from British Columbia

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8 senators send letter urging more transboundary water quality oversight from British Columbia

Mining impact on shared waters prompts action.

Award-winning artist eager to get more artists in Juneau classrooms

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Award-winning artist eager to get more artists in Juneau classrooms

You may have seen him before.