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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.

School buses drop students off at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Gov’s bills includes $20M slash to education

The money was already approved.

Rep. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, center, speaks from a panel of the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission during a listening session at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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To repeal or not? Statewide crime commission hoping for feedback on SB 91

We know where the governor stands.

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.

Sitka police chief calls for changes to improve retention

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Sitka police chief calls for changes to improve retention

An increase in wages is one request.

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.

11 days, and still no House leadership

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11 days, and still no House leadership

The clock is ticking.

Tall promises, short details: Senate Democrats concerned about budget

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Tall promises, short details: Senate Democrats concerned about budget

Lawmakers caution constituents of inevitable budget cuts.

Dunleavy picks shake up board regulating marijuana

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Dunleavy picks shake up board regulating marijuana

The board could be shifting right.

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.

Here’s a look at what Dunleavy’s four new crime bills would do

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Here’s a look at what Dunleavy’s four new crime bills would do

The bills address sex crimes, pretrial processes, parole and prison sentences.

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.

Commissioner Designee Bruce Tangeman presents the state’s revenue forecast to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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‘The $1.6B problem’: Senators, commissioners gear up for budget challenge

It’s still unclear when the budget will be unveiled.

House Republicans Cathy Tilton, left, David Talerico, center, and Lance Pruitt speak to the press outside the House chambers after Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s State of the State speech on Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Gov’s crime message resonates, but Juneau lawmakers hesitant about constitutional amendments

Most everyone agreed on Dunleavy’s take on public safety.

Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy, with his wife, Rose, anounces the proclamation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2019 Community Celebration at St. Paul’s Catholic Church on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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State of the State still on for tonight

It will be Dunleavy’s first state of the state.

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

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Dunleavy announces board, commission appointments

A former lieutenant governor candidate is among them.

Alaska suicide rate increases 13 percent during 2012-17 period

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Alaska suicide rate increases 13 percent during 2012-17 period

Suicide was the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 10 and 64.

Suicide prevention bill gains bipartisan support in Senate

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Suicide prevention bill gains bipartisan support in Senate

“Suicide and suicide prevention is not a partisan issue.”