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Eaglecrest moves one step closer to serving alcohol

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Eaglecrest moves one step closer to serving alcohol

A unanimous Senate vote “makes the pathway very clear” for Eaglecrest.

Chairman of Alaska rights commission quits amid rifle sticker controversy

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Chairman of Alaska rights commission quits amid rifle sticker controversy

The commission had suspended Marti Buscaglia for 15 days.

Capitol Live: House off to slow start in budget talks

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Capitol Live: House off to slow start in budget talks

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

University of Alaska board votes no on education school accreditation

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University of Alaska board votes no on education school accreditation

Nearly 70 percent of the school’s students will be impacted.

Surviving abuse: Rally raises awareness of child abuse, neglect

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Surviving abuse: Rally raises awareness of child abuse, neglect

A cold wind didn’t stop people from attending.

Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, pictured here on Feb. 18, asks why adult preventative care was targeted for elimination, saying she has heard from providers that this service often will bring people into a clinic where they can be asked if they have other medical needs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)                                Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, pictured here on Feb. 18, 2019, asks why adult preventative care was targeted for elimination, saying she has heard from providers that this service often will bring people into a clinic where they can be asked if they have other medical needs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Bills look at PFD’s future, spending cap for Legislature

One bill is meant to be a “conversation starter.”

Former Gov. Walker has a new job

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Former Gov. Walker has a new job

The Attorney general designee out, former governor in.

City slams Legislature for cost-shifting vote

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City slams Legislature for cost-shifting vote

This move might cost the city immediately.

Capitol Live: Senate proposes spending cap

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Capitol Live: Senate proposes spending cap

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Alaska is OK funding Medicaid through grants, Dunleavy says

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Alaska is OK funding Medicaid through grants, Dunleavy says

Approach could allow state more spending flexibility.

Lawmakers vote to pull funding for cruise compliance program

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Lawmakers vote to pull funding for cruise compliance program

Passenger fees fund the endeavor.

State health care director is out

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State health care director is out

She’s been in that position since 2012.

Effort to move legislative sessions to Anchorage overcomes hurdle

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Effort to move legislative sessions to Anchorage overcomes hurdle

Proposal would not move the capital.

Capitol Live: House votes to cut funding for cruise pollution monitoring program

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Capitol Live: House votes to cut funding for cruise pollution monitoring program

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Budget process heating up

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Capitol Live: Budget process heating up

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

University of Alaska to recommend education school closure

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University of Alaska to recommend education school closure

Students would need to take courses with University of Alaska Southeast or University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Alaskans weigh cost of protecting PFDs

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Alaskans weigh cost of protecting PFDs

Residents are learning what it will take to pay a full dividend, and many don’t like their options.

State’s top public defender resigns

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State’s top public defender resigns

He’ll stay on until the state finds a replacement.

Murder is the third leading cause of death among Alaska Native women. Here’s what Lisa Murkowski is doing about it

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Murder is the third leading cause of death among Alaska Native women. Here’s what Lisa Murkowski is doing about it

Not invisible.

Are you a fisherman who’s been hurt on the job? This bill could help.

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Are you a fisherman who’s been hurt on the job? This bill could help.

By fishermen, for fishermen.