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Capitol Live: Dunleavy’s proposed Medicaid cuts would be made in two phases

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Capitol Live: Dunleavy’s proposed Medicaid cuts would be made in two phases

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New data shows Alaska suicide rate increase

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New data shows Alaska suicide rate increase

Someone in Alaska dies by suicide every 44 hours.

Capitol Live: University president says university tied to state’s future

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Capitol Live: University president says university tied to state’s future

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Tuition assistance for medical students on the chopping block

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Tuition assistance for medical students on the chopping block

Alaska would be the only state in the country to not provide state assistance for medical education.

Capitol Live: Lawmakers celebrate Seward’s Day

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Capitol Live: Lawmakers celebrate Seward’s Day

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Governor unveils spending plan for the next decade

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Governor unveils spending plan for the next decade

He compares his plan to three other options.

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.