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Special session starts with a manic Monday

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Special session starts with a manic Monday

All roads — and planes — may lead to Wednesday.

‘Override! Override! Override!’ Hundreds turn out in Juneau to protest Dunleavy’s vetoes

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‘Override! Override! Override!’ Hundreds turn out in Juneau to protest Dunleavy’s vetoes

The response was overwhelming.

Wasilla contingent calls Juneau session ‘illegitimate’

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Wasilla contingent calls Juneau session ‘illegitimate’

They repeated many times that the legislators in Juneau were violating the law.

Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, D-Sitka, present one of three papers as Rep. Adam Wool, D-Fairbanks, listens during a Bicameral Permanent Fund Working Group at the Capitol on Monday, July 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Legislators call for PFD ‘grand compromise’

Protecting the Permanent Fund will mean give and take.

Capitol Live: Senate, House leaders answer questions about action-packed first day of special session

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Capitol Live: Senate, House leaders answer questions about action-packed first day of special session

Live updates from the Capitol.

Freshman legislators Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau; Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau; and Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau; reflected on what’s happened so far during a regular and special session and what they’re looking forward to working on next. (Michael Penn| Juneau Empire File)

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Juneau legislators share highlights, expectations ahead of special session

There have been some highlights since January.

Alaska Court System responds to governor’s budget vetoes

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Alaska Court System responds to governor’s budget vetoes

FAIRBANKS — The Alaska Court System responded to a pair of vetoes by the state’s Republican governor, including…

Economists: Dunleavy’s vetoes could result in job losses

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Economists: Dunleavy’s vetoes could result in job losses

One of the many consequences.

The Alaska State Capitol will be the site of a rally Monday, July 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Veto override rally shaping up to be big

Handful of organizations plan demonstration for Monday

Capitol columns get some care

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Capitol columns get some care

Here’s what’s going on.

William Brown makes himself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich as he waits for dinner at the Glory Hall on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Vetoes could wipe out 20 percent of Glory Hall budget

Breakfast and lunch may be heading for the chopping block.

Dunleavy’s Red Pen: Governor’s vetoes take more than $400M out of budget

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Dunleavy’s Red Pen: Governor’s vetoes take more than $400M out of budget

Here’s a run-down of what happened today.

Capitol Live: Juneau delegation responds to governor’s vetoes

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Capitol Live: Juneau delegation responds to governor’s vetoes

They weigh in on a budget that will impact all Alaskans

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during an interview with the Juneau Empire at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. Wednesday he signed a bill that extends the term of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Governor signs bill extending suicide prevention council. Here’s why it’s important.

They set the tone for suicide prevention in Alaska.

Memo questions Dunleavy authority to call Wasilla session

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Memo questions Dunleavy authority to call Wasilla session

This isn’t the first dustup between Dunleavy and lawmakers.

Alaska lawmakers reject Wasilla as site for special session

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Alaska lawmakers reject Wasilla as site for special session

Lawmakers considers it their right to determine the location.

After news of mistreating children from Alaska and elsewhere, Montana facility closes doors

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After news of mistreating children from Alaska and elsewhere, Montana facility closes doors

One Alaska patient was already getting discharged.

This June 14, 2019, photo shows a Wasilla sign on the outskirts of Wasilla, Alaska. Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has called lawmakers into special session in Wasilla beginning July 8, but some lawmakers have expressed concerns over security and logistics with the location more than 500 miles from the state capital of Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

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Dunleavy pitches hometown Wasilla for special session. Here’s why some are concerned.

It would be the first time an Alaska special session has convened outside the capital.

This Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation map shows PFAS sites through Alaska. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation)

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PFAS chemical contamination will cost Alaska millions

The total is going to go up.

With state government shutdown looming, university preparing for late, reduced budget

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With state government shutdown looming, university preparing for late, reduced budget

The fiscal year starts in less than two weeks.