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Financial exigency delayed, but drastic changes ahead for University of Alaska

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Financial exigency delayed, but drastic changes ahead for University of Alaska

One thing is clear: the University of Alaska of the future will not look like it does now.

Rep. Sara Hannan, R-Juneau, speaks during a town hall meeting at the Douglas Public Library in Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: Rep. Sara Hannan’s Town Hall, Douglas Library

Live coverage of Hannan’s town hall.

University of Alaska, Anchorage, shelter prepare for cuts

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University of Alaska, Anchorage, shelter prepare for cuts

State budget cuts have University of Alaska officials anticipating the possibility of program and staff reductions

House Speaker meets with press, talks steps forward

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House Speaker meets with press, talks steps forward

Where to go from here?

Legislature ends efforts to overturn budget vetoes

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Legislature ends efforts to overturn budget vetoes

Faint hopes turns into grim planning.

‘Shame on you, 22’: Protesters march to Governor’s Mansion

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‘Shame on you, 22’: Protesters march to Governor’s Mansion

Protesters rally in Juneau.

Capitol Live: Protest rally underway in Juneau

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Capitol Live: Protest rally underway in Juneau

Live updates of veto protest.

Wilson leaves Alaska House Majority

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Wilson leaves Alaska House Majority

She left voluntarily.

DIVIDED LEGISLATURE: Lawmakers give impassioned speeches, but don’t have the votes to override vetoes

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DIVIDED LEGISLATURE: Lawmakers give impassioned speeches, but don’t have the votes to override vetoes

Just one day remains to override Dunleavy’s vetoes.

Alaska Native activist alleges assault by Wasilla mayor

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Alaska Native activist alleges assault by Wasilla mayor

He grabbed her arm without permission.

Capitol Live: Session recesses after emotional speeches

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Capitol Live: Session recesses after emotional speeches

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Legislators use ‘symbolic’ vote to deliver verbal smackdown to vetoes

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Legislators use ‘symbolic’ vote to deliver verbal smackdown to vetoes

The vote failed, but they said a lot.

Protesters hijacked the legislative special session at Wasilla Middle School on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. (Bill Roth / ADN)

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Protestors disrupt legislators in Wasilla with shouts and chants

Storming the special session.

Perseverance Theatre in Douglas was founded in 1979 by Molly Smith and is currently led by Artistic Director Leslie Ishii and Managing Director Frank Delaney. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Vetoes would ‘sting’ but not doom Perseverance Theatre

Here’s what the losses would mean for Juneau’s theater.

‘Save Our Arts’: Juneau artists protest governor’s vetoes

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‘Save Our Arts’: Juneau artists protest governor’s vetoes

“Without art, there is no spirit.”

Senate Finance member Sen. Click Bishop, R-Fairbanks, center, studies the FY20 Budget during a Senate Finance Committee meeting at the Capitol on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, left, and Sen. Chris Birch, R-Anchorage, right, listen in the background. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Legislative finance director points out potential ‘nightmare’ scenario

Time to fear the sweeper?

With Legislature fractured, override vote uncertain

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With Legislature fractured, override vote uncertain

Dueling sessions.

Even ‘right-leaning’ groups, bankers and builders are calling for an override

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Even ‘right-leaning’ groups, bankers and builders are calling for an override

They had one message to the governor.

Capitol Live: There may not be enough lawmakers in Juneau to override vetoes

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Capitol Live: There may not be enough lawmakers in Juneau to override vetoes

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Veto override vote fails

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Capitol Live: Veto override vote fails

Live updates from inside the Capitol.