State government

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a news conference in April focusing on the budget and a long-range fiscal plan for the state. He signed the budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 on Sunday, but did not publicly announce the signing or line-item vetoes made — including cutting in half an increase to public education spending — until Monday. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a news conference in April focusing on the budget and a long-range fiscal plan for the state. He signed the budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 on Sunday, but did not publicly announce the signing or line-item vetoes made — including cutting in half an increase to public education spending — until Monday. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire File)
Initiative would move Legislature’s meetings to Anchorage
Initiative would move Legislature’s meetings to Anchorage
In this July 2018 file photo, Seine boats wait in line to set their nets at Amalga Harbor. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
In this July 2018 file photo, Seine boats wait in line to set their nets at Amalga Harbor. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
Senators want more answers on Marine Highway closure
Senators want more answers on Marine Highway closure
Tall promises, short details: Senate Democrats concerned about budget
Tall promises, short details: Senate Democrats concerned about budget
Dunleavy’s candidate screening process under scrutiny

Dunleavy’s candidate screening process under scrutiny

Some nominees have been “found wanting.”

Dunleavy’s candidate screening process under scrutiny
Capitol Live: Without organization, House committees gather as ‘informational meetings’ anyway
Capitol Live: Without organization, House committees gather as ‘informational meetings’ anyway
Capitol Live: Pinpointing when House majority will be formed ‘pretty difficult’
Capitol Live: Pinpointing when House majority will be formed ‘pretty difficult’