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Capitol Live: House passes budget bill, without a PFD

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Capitol Live: House passes budget bill, without a PFD

Live updates from the Capitol.

Kodiak representative has strong words for AMHS leadership

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Kodiak representative has strong words for AMHS leadership

Leadership needs to step up.

Spectrum is up for grabs: FCC program presents unique opportunity for tribes

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Spectrum is up for grabs: FCC program presents unique opportunity for tribes

‘Grab it now.’

Empire Live: AMHS at the Native Issues Forum

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Empire Live: AMHS at the Native Issues Forum

Live updates from the meeting.

A student walks across the University of Alaska Southeast campus on Friday, Feb. 29, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Tough road ahead for University, Johnsen says, but future is bright

Johnsen spoke in Anchorage.

Governor recall campaign kicks off signature gathering across state

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Governor recall campaign kicks off signature gathering across state

Campaign still in the courts.

Ferry reshaping group has first meeting

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Ferry reshaping group has first meeting

First meeting was brief.

House passes supplemental budget, after serious disruption

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House passes supplemental budget, after serious disruption

After disruption, bill sailed through.

Testimony gets emotional on proposed abortion amendment

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Testimony gets emotional on proposed abortion amendment

Strong opinions on both sides.

Fair Share Act interests, riles up lawmakers

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Fair Share Act interests, riles up lawmakers

It’s about balance.

Capitol Live: Fair Share Act gets legal review

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Capitol Live: Fair Share Act gets legal review

Live updates from the Capitol

House Republicans introduce wave of anti-abortion bills before filing deadlines

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House Republicans introduce wave of anti-abortion bills before filing deadlines

Different bills, same goal.

Bars and breweries propose bill rewriting state’s alcohol laws

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Bars and breweries propose bill rewriting state’s alcohol laws

Long-brewing conflict may be coming to an end.

Pebble mine opponents say process is being rushed

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Pebble mine opponents say process is being rushed

Opposition groups to hold town hall.

Alaska Natives say their voices are being ignored in ferry reshaping group

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Alaska Natives say their voices are being ignored in ferry reshaping group

‘It’s a cultural and spiritual relationship.’

Clouds swirls over Douglas Island on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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PFDs for land? Gov introduces land vouchers bill

Alaska’s land in Alaskan hands.

Clarice Hardy wipes a tear away from her eye during a news conference Thursday in Anchorage. The American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska filed a lawsuit Thursday on Hardy’s behalf against the City of Nome and two former officers for failing to investigate the sexual assault report filed by Hardy, a former police dispatcher. On the right is Stephen Koteff, the ACLU’s legal director in Alaska. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen)

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Woman who says rape wasn’t investigated sues Nome

ANCHORAGE — A former police dispatcher in a small Alaska town filed a lawsuit Thursday, alleging her colleagues…

Alaska’s at a crossroads, Dunleavy tells Municipal League conference

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Alaska’s at a crossroads, Dunleavy tells Municipal League conference

Everyone wants their piece of the pie.

‘A perfect storm’: DOT deputy says everything that could go wrong with ferries did

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‘A perfect storm’: DOT deputy says everything that could go wrong with ferries did

DOT deputy commissioner says aging fleet, reduced budget and more led to ferry problems.

Members of Moms Demad Action for Gun Sense in America talk to a staffer about House Bill 62. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Advocacy groups, lawmakers introduce and push for Red Flag laws

House Bill 62 now has a companion in the Senate.