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Capitol Live: University of Alaska regents meet to discuss university’s financial situation

They’re facing drastic cuts.

 

University of Alaska, Anchorage, shelter prepare for cuts

State budget cuts have University of Alaska officials anticipating the possibility of program and staff reductions

 

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Capitol Live: Protest rally underway in Juneau

Live updates of veto protest.

 

House Speaker meets with press, talks steps forward

Where to go from here?

Legislature ends efforts to overturn budget vetoes

Faint hopes turns into grim planning.

‘Shame on you, 22’: Protesters march to Governor’s Mansion

Protesters rally in Juneau.

DIVIDED LEGISLATURE: Lawmakers give impassioned speeches, but don’t have the votes to override vetoes

Just one day remains to override Dunleavy’s vetoes.

Wilson leaves Alaska House Majority

She left voluntarily.

Alaska Native activist alleges assault by Wasilla mayor

He grabbed her arm without permission.

Capitol Live: Session recesses after emotional speeches

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Legislators use ‘symbolic’ vote to deliver verbal smackdown to vetoes

The vote failed, but they said a lot.

Protesters hijacked the legislative special session at Wasilla Middle School on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. (Bill Roth / ADN)

Protestors disrupt legislators in Wasilla with shouts and chants

Storming the special session.

Protesters hijacked the legislative special session at Wasilla Middle School on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. (Bill Roth / ADN)

Capitol Live: Veto override vote fails

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Perseverance Theatre in Douglas was founded in 1979 by Molly Smith and is currently led by Artistic Director Leslie Ishii and Managing Director Frank Delaney. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Vetoes would ‘sting’ but not doom Perseverance Theatre

Here’s what the losses would mean for Juneau’s theater.

Perseverance Theatre in Douglas was founded in 1979 by Molly Smith and is currently led by Artistic Director Leslie Ishii and Managing Director Frank Delaney. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
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‘Save Our Arts’: Juneau artists protest governor’s vetoes

“Without art, there is no spirit.”

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Even ‘right-leaning’ groups, bankers and builders are calling for an override

They had one message to the governor.

Senate Finance member Sen. Click Bishop, R-Fairbanks, center, studies the FY20 Budget during a Senate Finance Committee meeting at the Capitol on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, left, and Sen. Chris Birch, R-Anchorage, right, listen in the background. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Legislative finance director points out potential ‘nightmare’ scenario

Time to fear the sweeper?

Senate Finance member Sen. Click Bishop, R-Fairbanks, center, studies the FY20 Budget during a Senate Finance Committee meeting at the Capitol on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, left, and Sen. Chris Birch, R-Anchorage, right, listen in the background. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Capitol Live: There may not be enough lawmakers in Juneau to override vetoes

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

With Legislature fractured, override vote uncertain

Dueling sessions.

‘Override! Override! Override!’ Hundreds turn out in Juneau to protest Dunleavy’s vetoes

The response was overwhelming.

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