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Myrna Gardner, tribal partnership specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau, said Alaska’s low census response rate is costing the state millions every year during a presentation at Southeast Housing Summit, Thursday, March 14, 2019. *Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Low census response loses Alaska billions of dollars

Money left on the table.

Myrna Gardner, tribal partnership specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau, said Alaska’s low census response rate is costing the state millions every year during a presentation at Southeast Housing Summit, Thursday, March 14, 2019. *Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: House Minority angered over Majority’s plan to travel the state for budget talks

Capitol Live: House Minority angered over Majority’s plan to travel the state for budget talks

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: House Minority angered over Majority’s plan to travel the state for budget talks
Bill would make permanent Alaska Native Heritage Month

Bill would make permanent Alaska Native Heritage Month

One Native leader called it “progressive.”

Bill would make permanent Alaska Native Heritage Month
Rally calls attention to coastal connection to marine highway

Rally calls attention to coastal connection to marine highway

Major cuts could affect more than just the employees.

Rally calls attention to coastal connection to marine highway
Hannan proposes new tax on vaping products

Hannan proposes new tax on vaping products

Bill would not impose a new tax on cannabis vapes.

Hannan proposes new tax on vaping products
Manager of Governor’s Mansion gone from position

Manager of Governor’s Mansion gone from position

Her replacement has years of experience.

Manager of Governor’s Mansion gone from position
Capitol Live: Hundreds turn out for town hall on budget

Capitol Live: Hundreds turn out for town hall on budget

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Hundreds turn out for town hall on budget
Trump signs major public lands, conservation bill into law

Trump signs major public lands, conservation bill into law

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

Trump signs major public lands, conservation bill into law
Alaska Airlines not yet flying Boeing jet involved in crash

Alaska Airlines not yet flying Boeing jet involved in crash

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

Alaska Airlines not yet flying Boeing jet involved in crash
Scientists see improved ocean conditions for young salmon

Scientists see improved ocean conditions for young salmon

Young salmon could see improved conditions this year.

Scientists see improved ocean conditions for young salmon
Courts look for fair raises for employees

Courts look for fair raises for employees

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

Courts look for fair raises for employees
Study for ferry system’s future moving on ‘aggressive’ timeline

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

A consultant could be on board in a few days.

Study for ferry system’s future moving on ‘aggressive’ timeline
Dunleavy hopes to promote state’s resources at major oil conference

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

It’s a rare trip for the governor.

Dunleavy hopes to promote state’s resources at major oil conference
Capitol Live: Dunleavy heading to oil conference to promote Alaska

Capitol Live: Dunleavy heading to oil conference to promote Alaska

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Dunleavy heading to oil conference to promote Alaska
Doug Vincent-Lang, Commissioner Designee for the Department of Fish & Game, speaks in front of the House Fisheries Committee at the Capitol on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Fish and Game appointee looks for more state, not federal, control over fisheries

The importance of fishing and hunting isn’t lost on Alaskans or lawmakers.

Doug Vincent-Lang, Commissioner Designee for the Department of Fish & Game, speaks in front of the House Fisheries Committee at the Capitol on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Controversial marijuana board appointee meets resistance in confirmation hearing

Controversial marijuana board appointee meets resistance in confirmation hearing

Skeptics worry she is still anti-marijuana.

Controversial marijuana board appointee meets resistance in confirmation hearing
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)

Capitol Live: Timeline ‘aggressive’ for finding ferry consultant

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

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)
Alaska moves closer to onsite marijuana use in certain areas

Alaska moves closer to onsite marijuana use in certain areas

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

Alaska moves closer to onsite marijuana use in certain areas
The state of Alaska’s third governor dies at 94

The state of Alaska’s third governor dies at 94

Governor oversaw Prudhoe Bay oil and gas lease sale.

The state of Alaska’s third governor dies at 94
Power costs in rural Alaska could go up under governor’s proposed budget

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.’

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