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Gray-Jackson hoping Black History Bill passes this month

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Gray-Jackson hoping Black History Bill passes this month

Honoring African-American contributions.

Here’s when Alaska’s U.S. senators will be at the Capitol

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Here’s when Alaska’s U.S. senators will be at the Capitol

Tentative dates set for Murkowski, Sullivan speeches in Juneau.

Donna Arduin, right, director of the Office of Budget and Management, speaks with Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, at a Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. Sen. Stedman is Co-Chair of the Committee. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: Annual salaries of key figures in the governor’s office

They’ll be back Monday.

Should Alaska privatize prisons? Dems upset over budget director’s ties to industry

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Should Alaska privatize prisons? Dems upset over budget director’s ties to industry

Lawmakers are sending a letter to the governor.

Commerce commissioner wants to reduce regulations, grow economy

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Commerce commissioner wants to reduce regulations, grow economy

“The true enemy of the environment is poverty.”

Southeast Alaska mayor pleads guilty to soliciting prostitution

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Southeast Alaska mayor pleads guilty to soliciting prostitution

Klawock mayor pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge.

Capitol Live: What’s happening at the Capitol today

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Capitol Live: What’s happening at the Capitol today

Get the latest on what’s happening on the hill.

Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, introduces Senate Bill 22 to the Senate Resources Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. The bill would allow organizations to obtain permits and enhance the habitat of shellfish in hopes of improving the seafood industry. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Shellfish rehabilitation bill carries economic potential

Experts see a bright future in mariculture.

Brig. Gen. Torrence Saxe, commissioner designee of Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, directs Alaskans in need of earthquake assistance to go to ready.alaska.gov. Gov. Mike Dunleavy had just announced that President Donald Trump is sending relief, by way of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (Kevin Baird | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: Dunleavy announces earthquake disaster relief is on the way

FEMA is expected in Anchorage tonight.

Kelly Tshibaka was appointed to serve as the next commissioner of the Alaska Department of Administration. (Courtesy photo | Dunleavy administration)

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Governor tabs new Administration commissioner

She has extensive federal government experience.

Alaska attorney general says he can set aside personal views on abortion

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Alaska attorney general says he can set aside personal views on abortion

Kevin Clarkson said the attorney general’s job is to respect the law.

Alaska Raptor Center recovers five dead eagles, one alive in Sitka

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Alaska Raptor Center recovers five dead eagles, one alive in Sitka

The center has picked up 20 eagles, dead and alive, this year.

Coast Guard suspends search for overdue flight

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Coast Guard suspends search for overdue flight

Three Juneau residents were aboard medevac plane traveling from Anchorage to Kake.

At town hall, Juneau residents worry about budget cuts

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At town hall, Juneau residents worry about budget cuts

Locals crowded into a local library to voice their concerns.

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 is greeted by people attending the Alaskans for Life, Inc. annual Rally for Life in front of the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Dunleavy announces latest round of appointments

From dental examiners to real estate.

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.

Here’s how Dunleavy’s proposed education cuts would affect Juneau schools

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Here’s how Dunleavy’s proposed education cuts would affect Juneau schools

‘It’s unnerving,’ says superintendent.