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Capitol Live: Hundreds turn out for town hall on budget

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Capitol Live: Hundreds turn out for town hall on budget

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Trump signs major public lands, conservation bill into law

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Trump signs major public lands, conservation bill into law

Alaska’s congressional delegation voted in favor of the bipartisan legislation.

Alaska Airlines not yet flying Boeing jet involved in crash

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Alaska Airlines not yet flying Boeing jet involved in crash

Company says fleet does not currently include the Boeing 737 Max 8 jets.

Courts look for fair raises for employees

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Courts look for fair raises for employees

Some state employees got raises in the governor’s budget.

Scientists see improved ocean conditions for young salmon

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Scientists see improved ocean conditions for young salmon

Young salmon could see improved conditions this year.

Dunleavy hopes to promote state’s resources at major oil conference

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Dunleavy hopes to promote state’s resources at major oil conference

It’s a rare trip for the governor.

Rally calls attention to coastal connection to marine highway

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Rally calls attention to coastal connection to marine highway

Major cuts could affect more than just the employees.

Capitol Live: Dunleavy heading to oil conference to promote Alaska

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Capitol Live: Dunleavy heading to oil conference to promote Alaska

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Study for ferry system’s future moving on ‘aggressive’ timeline

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Study for ferry system’s future moving on ‘aggressive’ timeline

A consultant could be on board in a few days.

Alaska moves closer to onsite marijuana use in certain areas

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Alaska moves closer to onsite marijuana use in certain areas

Department of Law finds no legal problems with rules approved by regulators.

Matt McLaren, Business and Development Manager for the Alaska Marine Highway System, and Amanda Holland, Management Director for the Office of Management and Budget, make a presentation to the Senate Transportation Committee at the Capitol on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: Timeline ‘aggressive’ for finding ferry consultant

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Controversial marijuana board appointee meets resistance in confirmation hearing

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Controversial marijuana board appointee meets resistance in confirmation hearing

Skeptics worry she is still anti-marijuana.

The state of Alaska’s third governor dies at 94

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The state of Alaska’s third governor dies at 94

Governor oversaw Prudhoe Bay oil and gas lease sale.

Power costs in rural Alaska could go up under governor’s proposed budget

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Power costs in rural Alaska could go up under governor’s proposed budget

‘We can’t afford to go back to annual battles for PCE.’

Murkowski, 3 other senators push resolution to halt Trump’s border emergency

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Murkowski, 3 other senators push resolution to halt Trump’s border emergency

The proposal is identical to the one-sentence measure the Democratic-controlled House approved.

Empire Exclusive: Read our full conversation with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski

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Empire Exclusive: Read our full conversation with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski

Senator says incentives need to be put in place to stop government shutdowns.

Legislators aim to get crime legislation right

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Legislators aim to get crime legislation right

It may take more time.

Unions rally outside Capitol, protest job cuts

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Unions rally outside Capitol, protest job cuts

“2-4-6-8, We need to save our state.”

Dunleavy removes French as oil, gas commission chair

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Dunleavy removes French as oil, gas commission chair

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has fired the chair of a state commission tasked with overseeing oil and gas drilling…

Approving budget cuts ‘unrealistic’ without more analysis, finance director says

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Approving budget cuts ‘unrealistic’ without more analysis, finance director says

Dunleavy defends his proposed budget.