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Legislators will collect pay despite not finishing budget on time

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Legislators will collect pay despite not finishing budget on time

They’re reinterpreting a law from last year.

Slow trickle of state jobs out of Juneau continues

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Slow trickle of state jobs out of Juneau continues

Meanwhile, Anchorage is reaching peak.

One session ends as another one is set outside Juneau

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One session ends as another one is set outside Juneau

There are numerous concerns with the new location.

Capitol Live: Governor announces date, location for special session

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Capitol Live: Governor announces date, location for special session

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Another special session beckons as PFD vote fails

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Another special session beckons as PFD vote fails

Long-term questions are also unanswered.

Group of legislators wants to take ‘emotional debate’ out of Permanent Fund

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Group of legislators wants to take ‘emotional debate’ out of Permanent Fund

Lawmakers are deeply divided on what to do.

Capitol Live: Legislators try to fit PFD into final budget bill

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Capitol Live: Legislators try to fit PFD into final budget bill

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capital budget presents one more chance for PFD amendment

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Capital budget presents one more chance for PFD amendment

Time is running out this session.

Ferry cuts in Legislature budget are heavy, but could have been worse

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Ferry cuts in Legislature budget are heavy, but could have been worse

The governor can still veto funding.

Municipal leaders bracing for governor’s vetoes

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Municipal leaders bracing for governor’s vetoes

People in City Hall are watching anxiously.

Capitol Live: House picks Permanent Fund work group members

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Capitol Live: House picks Permanent Fund work group members

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

With no PFD attached, Legislature’s budget heads to governor’s desk

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With no PFD attached, Legislature’s budget heads to governor’s desk

Another special session could be coming.

Capitol Live: Senate split on dividend continues

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Capitol Live: Senate split on dividend continues

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Wounded veterans treated to Sitka adventure

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Wounded veterans treated to Sitka adventure

SITKA — Often overlooked in conflicts that occur thousands of miles away on continents most people see just…

Sen. Lyman Hoffman, D-Bethel, leaves the Senate chambers after a “call” on the Senate was lifted on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Sen. Hoffman said, “Another fun day in the Senate” on his way out. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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An irritating stunt or a ‘kick in the shins’? Coghill tries to spark motion on budget

Sen. John Coghill was getting impatient.

Capitol Live: Senate might shift focus to budget, not PFD

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Capitol Live: Senate might shift focus to budget, not PFD

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

‘A slap to the face’: Legislators could change law to collect extra pay, despite not finishing on time

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‘A slap to the face’: Legislators could change law to collect extra pay, despite not finishing on time

Vote could come after session for lawmakers to get back payments.

Governor to hold pro-PFD rally

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Governor to hold pro-PFD rally

He’s hosting it in the Mat-Su.

Capitol Live: Senate votes on PFD amount

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Capitol Live: Senate votes on PFD amount

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Behind the gridlock: Two arguments divide Senate on PFD

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Behind the gridlock: Two arguments divide Senate on PFD

One key vote was absent.