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Former supervisors give drastically different takes on Gov. Dunleavy’s pick to lead public safety department

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Former supervisors give drastically different takes on Gov. Dunleavy’s pick to lead public safety department

Amanda Price’s work ethic called into question.

Alaska to suspend senior benefit payments for two months

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Alaska to suspend senior benefit payments for two months

The interruption of funds will affect 4,731 residents.

Capitol Live: All eyes turn to Senate

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Capitol Live: All eyes turn to Senate

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Juneauites urge Senate to preserve education funding

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Juneauites urge Senate to preserve education funding

Locals spoke for an hour and a half Thursday.

House passes budget that rejects many Dunleavy cuts

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House passes budget that rejects many Dunleavy cuts

Not everyone’s happy about it.

Dunleavy replaces resigning human rights commission members

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Dunleavy replaces resigning human rights commission members

Governor appoints two to fill seats.

Capitol Live: Minority members criticize budget with ‘no plan’

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Capitol Live: Minority members criticize budget with ‘no plan’

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Judge threatens to stop Carnival cruise ships from docking in US

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Judge threatens to stop Carnival cruise ships from docking in US

Company has been on probation for illegally dumping oil into ocean.

Permanent Fund Dividend looms as House wades through budget

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Permanent Fund Dividend looms as House wades through budget

They still hadn’t talked about the dividend.

Big future plans part of positive State of the Tribe address

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Big future plans part of positive State of the Tribe address

Coffee, catering and construction part of the recap.

Alaska eyeing proposal to raise Pioneer Home rates

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Alaska eyeing proposal to raise Pioneer Home rates

Proposal would add two tiers to an existing three-tier program.

Tlingit and Haida president criticizes budget after Gov shares policy goals

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Tlingit and Haida president criticizes budget after Gov shares policy goals

Speech at Tribal Assembly spurred a critique.

Capitol Live: Ferry system survives cuts, for now

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Capitol Live: Ferry system survives cuts, for now

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Dunleavy impatient, unhappy with House

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Dunleavy impatient, unhappy with House

Only one amendment passed Tuesday.

Eaglecrest moves one step closer to serving alcohol

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Eaglecrest moves one step closer to serving alcohol

A unanimous Senate vote “makes the pathway very clear” for Eaglecrest.

Chairman of Alaska rights commission quits amid rifle sticker controversy

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Chairman of Alaska rights commission quits amid rifle sticker controversy

The commission had suspended Marti Buscaglia for 15 days.

Capitol Live: House off to slow start in budget talks

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Capitol Live: House off to slow start in budget talks

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

University of Alaska board votes no on education school accreditation

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University of Alaska board votes no on education school accreditation

Nearly 70 percent of the school’s students will be impacted.

Surviving abuse: Rally raises awareness of child abuse, neglect

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Surviving abuse: Rally raises awareness of child abuse, neglect

A cold wind didn’t stop people from attending.

Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, pictured here on Feb. 18, asks why adult preventative care was targeted for elimination, saying she has heard from providers that this service often will bring people into a clinic where they can be asked if they have other medical needs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)                                Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, pictured here on Feb. 18, 2019, asks why adult preventative care was targeted for elimination, saying she has heard from providers that this service often will bring people into a clinic where they can be asked if they have other medical needs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Bills look at PFD’s future, spending cap for Legislature

One bill is meant to be a “conversation starter.”