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Doug Vincent-Lang, Commissioner Designee for the Department of Fish & Game, speaks in front of the House Fisheries Committee at the Capitol on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Fish and Game appointee looks for more state, not federal, control over fisheries

The importance of fishing and hunting isn’t lost on Alaskans or lawmakers.

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.

A file photo of the Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: House Labor & Commerce questions Dunleavy’s Marijuana Control Board pick

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Alaskans weigh-in on ‘super-sized’ PFD

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Alaskans weigh-in on ‘super-sized’ PFD

Most would prefer to fund education, other services

Initiative would move Legislature’s meetings to Anchorage

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Initiative would move Legislature’s meetings to Anchorage

Anchorage group working toward a ballot initiative

House Majority: Tax increase off the table, Foster questions cuts

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House Majority: Tax increase off the table, Foster questions cuts

Edgmon asked caucus to “share the pain.”

Senate Democrats express disapproval over Dunleavy’s budget

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Senate Democrats express disapproval over Dunleavy’s budget

‘You can’t break the economy in one portion of the state and expect everybody else to be OK.’

Capitol Live: Public hearing on Dunleavy’s super-size PFD bills underway

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Capitol Live: Public hearing on Dunleavy’s super-size PFD bills underway

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Capitol Live: Labor unions protest governor’s budget, job cuts

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Capitol Live: Labor unions protest governor’s budget, job cuts

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Juneau Empire reporters Kevin Baird, left, and Mollie Barnes interview Gov. Mike Dunleavy at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Empire Exclusive: Read our full conversation with Gov. Mike Dunleavy on the budget

Gov. says businesses will come back to Alaska if budget is balanced.

Chinese tariffs challenge Alaska seafood, new markets emerge

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Chinese tariffs challenge Alaska seafood, new markets emerge

Alaska pollock required in school lunches

Capitol Live: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute presents to Fisheries committee

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Capitol Live: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute presents to Fisheries committee

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House creates first ever Tribal Affairs committee

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House creates first ever Tribal Affairs committee

Committee will focus on partnerships between tribes and state government.

AG designee says only 10 percent of his work related to controversial social issues

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AG designee says only 10 percent of his work related to controversial social issues

Clarkson says it’s not his job to support the law, it’s to enforce it.

Office of Management and Budget Director Donna Arduin and members of her budget team takes time to explain Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s state budget at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Budget bill language would give unprecedented power to governor’s office

Under bill, OMB Director Arduin could override Legislature’s appropriating power.