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Murkowski critical of Trump’s border wall emergency, worries overreach of executive power will become norm

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Murkowski critical of Trump’s border wall emergency, worries overreach of executive power will become norm

“The president has gotten as much what this administration can afford.”

Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Capitol Live: House committee assignments released

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Dunleavy eyes repeal of alcohol, pot boards

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Dunleavy eyes repeal of alcohol, pot boards

Governor wants to transfer authority, responsibilities of boards to commissioner.

Maine man arrested in Fairbanks cold case contests extradition

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Maine man arrested in Fairbanks cold case contests extradition

Steven Downs, 44, is charged in 1993 sexual assault and killing of 20-year-old Sophie Sergie.

University Board of Regents to take public testimony

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University Board of Regents to take public testimony

You can voice your concerns.

Senate Finance grills OMB, Education Commissioner over budget

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Senate Finance grills OMB, Education Commissioner over budget

Hoffman calls 25 percent proposed cuts to education ‘unacceptable’

Murkowski knocks Green New Deal’s ‘impossible’ timeline, wary of ‘PFD over everything else’

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Murkowski knocks Green New Deal’s ‘impossible’ timeline, wary of ‘PFD over everything else’

Murkowski talks economy, ANWR, shutdowns and Trump.

Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, co-chair of Senate Finance Committee, asks a question while listening to a presentation by the Department of Education and Early Development at the Capitol, on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: Education cuts receive cold reception in finance committee

The latest news from the Alaska State Capitol.

What you can expect at the Capitol this week

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What you can expect at the Capitol this week

Murkowski, Sullivan to address Legislature.

7 dead whales reported on Kodiak Island in 2018

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7 dead whales reported on Kodiak Island in 2018

That is far short of the 49 deceased whales reported in the region in 2015.

In this Feb. 4, 2019 file photo, former Speaker nominee Rep. Bryce Edgmon, Dillingham, right, shares a laugh with Speaker nominee Rep. David Talerico, R-Healy, as Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Neal Foster, Nome, presides over the House. Edgmon was elected Speaker of the House on Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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A whirlwhind week at the state capitol

Looking back on the week in the Alaska Legislature.

Alaska’s radio, TV contribution on the chopping block

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Alaska’s radio, TV contribution on the chopping block

Dunleavy’s budget would cut state funding for public media.

Biggest news from the Alaska Legislature, Dunleavy administration

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Biggest news from the Alaska Legislature, Dunleavy administration

House disarray, budget concerns the talk of the town.

House fills key leadership roles

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House fills key leadership roles

House majority, minority taking shape.

Kelly Goode, right, deputy commissioner for the Department of Corrections, sits alongside DOC Administrative Services Director Sylvan Robb, center, and Office of Management and Budget Director Donna Arduin as they present to the Senate Finance Committee on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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State examining sending inmates out of state (again) to save money

The idea is in its early stages.

Alaska troopers announce cold-case murder arrest

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Alaska troopers announce cold-case murder arrest

Woman was found dead in University of Alaska Fairbanks bathtub in 1993.

Alaska Supreme Court strikes down ‘medically necessary’ abortion law

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Alaska Supreme Court strikes down ‘medically necessary’ abortion law

The court, in a 4-1 decision, upheld a 2015 lower court ruling.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: Dunleavy vows to send Alaska troops to border if asked

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Senators baffled at proposed reductions to public safety departments

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Senators baffled at proposed reductions to public safety departments

Budget staff expected the criticisms.

Experts: State could lose tens of thousands of jobs if budget proposal goes through

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Experts: State could lose tens of thousands of jobs if budget proposal goes through

The budget director says the PFD could help offset losses.