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After nearly a month, CARES Act funding is heading out

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After nearly a month, CARES Act funding is heading out

Uncertainty remains.

Angel investors to hold virtual final investment event

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Angel investors to hold virtual final investment event

It’s a $100,000 decision.

Capitol Live: Senate approves federal funding, adjourns

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Capitol Live: Senate approves federal funding, adjourns

Live updates from the Capitol.

In this Sept. 26, 2019 file photo, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy listens during a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska. The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Friday, May 8, 2020, that an effort to recall Dunleavy can proceed. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen, File)

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Next phase of reopening is nearly all businesses and entities

Governor’s plan goes into effect Friday.

Representatives leave Capitol while Senate finishes business

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Representatives leave Capitol while Senate finishes business

Things are moving fast.

Lawmakers dive back into work

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Lawmakers dive back into work

Things are moving fast.

Capitol Live: Lawmakers are back in Juneau and moving at full speed

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Capitol Live: Lawmakers are back in Juneau and moving at full speed

The want to be done by Wednesday.

City leaders welcome quarantine extension

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City leaders welcome quarantine extension

Assembly wants more testing.

Copies of the U.S. Constitution as well as “I voted” stickers are available to voters during the Municipal Election at AEL&P on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Not mailing it in: State’s plan is for primary to proceed as usual with modifications

Early voting and absentee ballots will be options, and there will be PPE at polls.

Lawsuit brings lawmakers back to Juneau

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Lawsuit brings lawmakers back to Juneau

They want to OK funding by Wednesday.

Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, speaks to constituents during a town hall at the Funny River Community Center in Funny River, Alaska in January 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek | Peninsula Clarion File)

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Lawmaker likens virus screening stickers to Star of David

Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, said he was serious in making the comment in an email chain.

What’s ‘good cause’ when it comes to pandemic?

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What’s ‘good cause’ when it comes to pandemic?

Determined case by case.

Juneau man sues state over coronavirus relief distribution

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Juneau man sues state over coronavirus relief distribution

“It’s not aspirational.”

This photo shows the Trans-Alaska pipeline and pump station north of Fairbanks, Alaska. The future of Alaska’s unique program of paying residents an annual check is in question, with oil prices low and an economy struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo | Al Grillo, File)

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Low oil prices and coronavirus fallout mean PFD could be at risk

Without cuts or new revenue, there’s a real possibility the program could go away, an economist said.

Some lawmakers want to come back to Juneau soon to finish legislative business. Others think it’s time to wait. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

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Back to Juneau? Some lawmakers think it’s time

It will happen, but when?

New bills could bring more coronavirus relief money, spending flexibility

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New bills could bring more coronavirus relief money, spending flexibility

A change is gonna come.

OK for now, but Assembly is uncomfortable with interstate travel

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OK for now, but Assembly is uncomfortable with interstate travel

When and how?

CARES Act money is coming, but use is still unclear

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CARES Act money is coming, but use is still unclear

Congress could change the rules.

Work on federal allocations goes into the evening

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Work on federal allocations goes into the evening

Big implications for unprecedent times.

Businesses sort through guidelines on first day of reopening

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Businesses sort through guidelines on first day of reopening

The regulations aren’t simple.