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In this Empire File photo, 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 File)

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Gov announces executive order regarding union dues

Employess must opt in.

Airman Dominik Vancini, front, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Mariaah Romo-Cosgrove chock and chain an MH-65D, attached to Alaska Patrol Division of Air Station Kodiak, on the flight deck of San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jenna Dobson)

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Coast Guard training with Marines and Navy in Alaska exercise

This is the largest-ever exercise of its kind.

Coeur Alaska to expand Kensington operations

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Coeur Alaska to expand Kensington operations

Public comment is open.

Judge blocks logging in the Tongass, for now

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Judge blocks logging in the Tongass, for now

Old growth, new logging.

Governor visits controversial mine project north of Haines

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Governor visits controversial mine project north of Haines

City officials weren’t notified, which concerned some citizens.

Mental Health Trust begins land sale

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Mental Health Trust begins land sale

Who wants some land?

Hawaii lawsuit could have big implications for Alaska

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Hawaii lawsuit could have big implications for Alaska

Feds could have more say.

Fritz Creek area resident Barrett Fletcher gives the invocation before a Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting as a representative of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster at Homer City Hall in Homer, Alaska, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2019. A pastor wearing a spaghetti strainer on his head delivered the opening invocation at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting Tuesday. The invocation by the pastor of the Homer congregation of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is the second non-traditional invocation before the assembly since a court ruling. (Megan Pacer/Homer News via AP)

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Pastafarian pastor leads prayer at Alaska government meeting

He ended the prayer with: “Ramen.”

State retains Trump lawyers in lawsuit aimed at union dues

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State retains Trump lawyers in lawsuit aimed at union dues

Union officials speculate Clarkson intends to go to Supreme Court

State files lawsuit against public employee union

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State files lawsuit against public employee union

State says its about First Amendment.

State’s budget director Arduin is out

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State’s budget director Arduin is out

New director to be named soon.

Email indicates former lieutenant governor invited woman to room

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Email indicates former lieutenant governor invited woman to room

Newly shared emails provide insight into Mallott’s resignation.

Former CIA director David Petraeus comes to Juneau

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Former CIA director David Petraeus comes to Juneau

He says there’s a looming question the U.S. needs to answer.

Vincent Pieribone, Vice President of OceanX, deliveries the keynote speech at the annual meeting of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds at Centennial Hall on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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The ocean has a PR problem

Luckily, it has a cutting-edge team for that.

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon speak during the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds’ annual meeting Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at Centennial Hall. The two governors were part of a panel discussion during the yearly gathering of state-owned investment funds. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Gov says warming Arctic could be good for Alaska

Alaska, Wyoming governors discuss state of the Arctic.

Empire Live: Former CIA Director David Petraeus part of panel on global Arctic interests

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Empire Live: Former CIA Director David Petraeus part of panel on global Arctic interests

Live coverage of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds.

‘Not another penny for dirty energy’: Juneau climate ‘warriors’ urge state fund to stop investing in fossil fuels

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‘Not another penny for dirty energy’: Juneau climate ‘warriors’ urge state fund to stop investing in fossil fuels

They don’t want to see another dime go to fossil fuels.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy arrives at Centennial Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, to attend the first day of the 11th annual meeting of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds. The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation is the host of the event. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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International investors are gathering in Juneau this week. Here’s what they’ll be discussing.

Annual investment fund meeting happening in the capital city.

Empire Live: Climate change rally at the Capitol aims for international audience

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Empire Live: Climate change rally at the Capitol aims for international audience

Live updates from the rally.

Group submits signatures in early phase of recall effort

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Group submits signatures in early phase of recall effort

The Recall Dunleavy group said it collected 49,006 signatures since launching Aug. 1.