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Capitol Live: Mariculture could be a $100 million industry in Alaska

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Capitol Live: Mariculture could be a $100 million industry in Alaska

Senate Bill 22 could pave the way for this industry

Gov. Mike Dunleavy, left, listens as Attorney General Kevin Clarkson describes three constitutional amendments that would be a foundation of his administration’s fiscal plan during a press conference at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Dunleavy amendments look to shift power away from lawmakers

It will be tough to get enough support for them.

Capitol Live: Juneau delegation hosting town hall, reacting to gov’s proposed budget

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Capitol Live: Juneau delegation hosting town hall, reacting to gov’s proposed budget

Standing room only.

Rep. David Talerico, R-Healy, speaks during a press conference with Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, left, and Rep. Colleen Sullivan-Leonard, R-Wasilla,at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Reps talking, but House still unsettled

The House is a week away from a dubious record.

Capitol Live: Gov proposes cutting $20M of already-approved education funding

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Capitol Live: Gov proposes cutting $20M of already-approved education funding

Keep up with live updates of legislature.

Father of deceased Kotzebue girl among Dunleavy’s new appointments

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Father of deceased Kotzebue girl among Dunleavy’s new appointments

A few locals have new statewide seats.

Capitol Live: House enters weekend still without permanent leadership

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Capitol Live: House enters weekend still without permanent leadership

Eleven days in, still very little progress.

Two Dunleavy picks decline offers after coming under fire

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Two Dunleavy picks decline offers after coming under fire

Both were selected to work for the Department of Administration.

Dan Robinson, chief of research and analysis for the Department of Labor & Workforce Development, gives a 2019 Alaska Job Forecast and Outlook presentation at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Alaska’s job market projected to rebound in 2019

Tourism is the main bright spot for Southeast.

Update: Commissioner designee resigns after accusations of false resume entry

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Update: Commissioner designee resigns after accusations of false resume entry

He also admitted to making inaccurate statements in a confirmation hearing.

Capitol Live: Gov unveils four new crime bills

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Capitol Live: Gov unveils four new crime bills

Live updates from the Alaska State Capitol.

Finance director warns of budget ‘death spiral’

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Finance director warns of budget ‘death spiral’

The Legislature has a tall task ahead.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivers the State of the State address on Jan. 22, 2019 in the Alaska Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Dunleavy declares ‘war on criminals,’ delves into fiscal plan

He didn’t mince words.

Capitol Live: Pinpointing when House majority will be formed ‘pretty difficult’

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Capitol Live: Pinpointing when House majority will be formed ‘pretty difficult’

What’s happening today in the Legislature.

Corri Feige, Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, right, listens to Chantal Walsh, director of the Division of Oil and Gas, left, as along with Sara Longan, Deputy Commissioner of DNR, center, give a status of North Slope production during a Senate Finance Committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Oil exploration predicted to increase on North Slope

Money may come. Eventually.

The Alaska State Marine Highway Ferry Fairweather pulls up to the Auke Bay Terminal in June, 2014. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Ferry system aims to save money with vessel swap

The marine highway appears to be dodging some major costs.

Dunleavy unveils plan for PFD back payments

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Dunleavy unveils plan for PFD back payments

That mega PFD isn’t happening this year, in his plan.

Sen. Mike Shower, R-Wasilla, left, and Sen. Shelley Hughes, R-Palmer, relay a message to Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy in his Capitol office that the Senate is open and ready for business on the first day of the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Dunleavy to give first State of State address

It’s in less than a week.

Sen. Mia Costello, R-Anchorage, right, and Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, speak during a Senate Majority press conference on the opening day of the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Curbing the crime wave: Lawmakers say collaboration is key

Sexual assault is a common focus of proposed legislation.

Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, receives a kiss from his daughter, Adara, before Kiehl is sworn in on the first day of the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau’s new state senator gets committee assignments, including ‘colossal’ task

The new House members will get their assignments later.