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Deadline extended for proposals for governor’s ferry study after only one applies

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Deadline extended for proposals for governor’s ferry study after only one applies

Budget for the study increased to a quarter million dollars.

Capitol Live: Congressman Don Young to hold meet and greet tonight

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Capitol Live: Congressman Don Young to hold meet and greet tonight

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New state revenue forecast slightly more positive for 2020

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New state revenue forecast slightly more positive for 2020

Oil forecast goes from $63 to $69 per barrel.

‘Fund our future’: Students protest proposed budget cuts to university

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‘Fund our future’: Students protest proposed budget cuts to university

“We don’t have to accept these cuts.”

Capitol Live: Alaska Municipal League presents local impacts of state budget

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Capitol Live: Alaska Municipal League presents local impacts of state budget

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Social media post over rifle sticker in Alaska causes uproar

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Social media post over rifle sticker in Alaska causes uproar

Gov. Mike Dunleavy calling for an investigation.

Homer lawmaker apologizes for response to student letters

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Homer lawmaker apologizes for response to student letters

“It was very angering she didn’t take into consideration how students were using their voices.”

Beyond the budget: What are the options to extend ferry service past October?

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Beyond the budget: What are the options to extend ferry service past October?

After hearing hundreds of testimonies, lawmakers say keeping basic service a top priority.

Kiehl: ‘We’re pulling so hard to keep from going backwards’ on senior housing shortage

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Kiehl: ‘We’re pulling so hard to keep from going backwards’ on senior housing shortage

‘We’re finding ourselves a little short on time and resources to try and move forward.’

Frustrations run high as many testify in support of ferry system

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Frustrations run high as many testify in support of ferry system

Many did not get a chance to speak.

On day 56, the Alaska Legislature passes first resolution of session

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On day 56, the Alaska Legislature passes first resolution of session

Congress accepting comments on environmental impacts on ANWR through Wednesday.

Legislature to hear public testimony on ferry system and PFD

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Legislature to hear public testimony on ferry system and PFD

Here’s how to make your voice heard.

Capitol Live: On day 56, the Alaska Legislature passes first resolution of session

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Capitol Live: On day 56, the Alaska Legislature passes first resolution of session

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Even with ‘super-sized’ PFD boost, economist predicts thousands of job losses under Dunleavy budget

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Even with ‘super-sized’ PFD boost, economist predicts thousands of job losses under Dunleavy budget

ISER economist takes economic boost from PFD payback plan into account.

Lt. Gov. tells Alaska Natives, ‘Don’t be too upset by the budget’

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Lt. Gov. tells Alaska Natives, ‘Don’t be too upset by the budget’

The crowd laughed.

Capitol Live: Marijauna board appointee Stiver undergoing confirmation hearing

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Capitol Live: Marijauna board appointee Stiver undergoing confirmation hearing

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Power costs in rural Alaska could go up under governor’s proposed budget

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Power costs in rural Alaska could go up under governor’s proposed budget

‘We can’t afford to go back to annual battles for PCE.’

Capitol Live: More testimony on back-pay PFD payments on the way

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Capitol Live: More testimony on back-pay PFD payments on the way

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Will this marijuana board nominee be influenced by governor?

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Will this marijuana board nominee be influenced by governor?

But this nominee is not their biggest concern.

Bill would ‘redefine’ sex crime in Alaska, broaden definition of sexual assault

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Bill would ‘redefine’ sex crime in Alaska, broaden definition of sexual assault

‘Schneider Loophole’ would close with bill’s passage.