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Dunleavy recall effort kicks-off

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Dunleavy recall effort kicks-off

Signature gathering begins across the state

Legislature officially adjourns today, waits for Governor’s repsonse

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Legislature officially adjourns today, waits for Governor’s repsonse

More vetoes may be ahead.

Political Shakeup: Tuckerman Babcock is out, Stevens is in

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Political Shakeup: Tuckerman Babcock is out, Stevens is in

Dunleavy Chief of Staff Tuckerman Babcock has been replaced.

Melissa Borton, Tribal Administrator for the Native Village of Afognak, speaks during a Special Native Issues Forum at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. The forum was sponsored by Tlingit Haida, First Alaskans Institute, Native Peoples Action and Sealaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Many frustrated with state government seemingly uncaring of Alaska Native needs

The forum focused on what could be done to deal with deep state budget concerns.

Ferry work stoppages stretch to seventh day

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Ferry work stoppages stretch to seventh day

Striker ready to trade picket line for regular work.

Dr. Richard Caulfield, Chancellor at the University of Alaska Southeast, watches an online meeting being held at UA campuses around the state on Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget cuts on Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Board of Regents votes to consolidate UA system

UA regents move to bring universities under one roof.

Capitol Live: UA Regents vote to move towards single accreditation.

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Capitol Live: UA Regents vote to move towards single accreditation.

Live updates from the University of Alaska Regents meeting.

Sen. David Wilson offers an amendment to the operating budget at the Capitol on Monday, July 29, 2019. Sen. Wilson’s amendment would pay $1,400 as part two of an Alaskan permanent fund dividend. It was voted down. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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House passes capital budget, reverses sweep, approves veto restoration

House and Senate pass legislation on to Dunleavy’s desk.

‘We want to go back to work’: Ferry strike ongoing

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‘We want to go back to work’: Ferry strike ongoing

Day 6 of the strike.

Stranded: Ferry strikes leave visitors, businesses and locals high and dry

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Stranded: Ferry strikes leave visitors, businesses and locals high and dry

Ferry worker strike has left visitors to the region trapped.

Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, speaks in favor of HB 2002 on a reconsideration vote at the Capitol on Monday, July 22,2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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House to meet on Monday for crucial vote

Somebody’s got a case of the Mondays.

The House board for the vote on HB 2003 on Friday, July 26, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: House meets on PFD bill, HB 2003

Live updates from the capitol

OMB Director Donna Arduin, right, listens to Gov. Mike Dunleavy announce his state budget during a press conference on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Dunleavy answers questions about budget and PFD

Gov. Dunleavy took a conference call with reporters across the state

‘Gut fish, not Alaska’: Totem pole ridicules Trump and Dunleavy

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‘Gut fish, not Alaska’: Totem pole ridicules Trump and Dunleavy

New pole shows strong disapproval for the governor.

Legislature moves PFD, capital budget bills forward, but veto threat looms

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Legislature moves PFD, capital budget bills forward, but veto threat looms

Bills are moving, but there’s no guarantee they’ll get past the governor.

Rep. Delena Johnson, R-Palmer, speaks in support of Rep David Eastman’s, R-Wasilla, amendment to allocate a $3,000 PFD on Thursday, July 25, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: House passes bill for $1,600 PFD, adjourns until Friday

The House has voted for HB 2003, which appropriates a $1,600 PFD. This bill is subject to veto…

UAS students, faculty brace nervously for cuts

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UAS students, faculty brace nervously for cuts

Students fear potential brain drain as Alaska students may have to leave for school.

Members of the Inland Boatmen’s Union of the Pacific picket in front of the Auke Bay Terminal on Thursday, July 25, 2019. The union called a strike on Wednesday over failed negotiations with Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Ferry workers strike continues; State says strike ‘illegal’

Ferry workers strike, and the state strikes back

House Finance Committee Co-Chairs Neal Foster, D-Nome, and Jennifer Johnston, R-Anchorage, speaks to members of the media during an at ease in a House session at the Capitol on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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House votes to ‘decouple’ PFD from funding bill, but will likely be struck down by Dunleavy

It might as well be Groundhog Day.

Ferry workers go on strike

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Ferry workers go on strike

They’re not happy.