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Office of Management and Budget Director Donna Arduin and members of her budget team takes time to explain Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s state budget at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Budget bill language would give unprecedented power to governor’s office

Under bill, OMB Director Arduin could override Legislature’s appropriating power.

Coast Guard dismisses 4 in Kodiak for illicit drug activity

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Coast Guard dismisses 4 in Kodiak for illicit drug activity

Two people were dismissed from the main base and two from Air Station Kodiak.

Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, shares a laugh with U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, after Murkowski gave her annual speech to a Joint Session of the Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Here’s what you need to know about last week in the Legislature

It was a busy one.

Dunleavy dissolves climate change action team

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Dunleavy dissolves climate change action team

The team was supposed to last until 2020.

Murkowski says she’s likely to back disapproval of Trump’s emergency declaration

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Murkowski says she’s likely to back disapproval of Trump’s emergency declaration

She’s spoken against the president’s declaration multiple times this week.

Budget would have ‘dire impact’ on Juneau economy

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Budget would have ‘dire impact’ on Juneau economy

The school district, university and hospital would suffer.

Capitol Live: Wrapping up a busy week

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Capitol Live: Wrapping up a busy week

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

How much money should be spent to combat recidivism?

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How much money should be spent to combat recidivism?

Senators unhappy with progress on recidivism

Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau. (Michael Penn | Junea Empire)

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69 bills filed in the House, Hannan files first bill

Legislators have a full plate, limited time.

Co-Chairs of the House Finance Committee Rep. Tammie Wilson, R-North Pole, left, and Rep. Neal Foster, D-Nome, listen to Donna Arduin, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, as they hold their first meeting of the session at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: House members change offices

The latest news from the Alaska State Capitol

Alaska Natives want voice in budget-making process

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Alaska Natives want voice in budget-making process

Speakers tell people to share stories with legislators

Alaska’s chief justice requests funding for cybersecurity, highlights new legal tool online

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Alaska’s chief justice requests funding for cybersecurity, highlights new legal tool online

Technology is taking larger role in court system.

Dunleavy spokesman: Governor has no intention to roll back legal marijuana

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Dunleavy spokesman: Governor has no intention to roll back legal marijuana

Further details expected when Dunleavy introduces repeal legislation.

Murkowski critical of Trump’s border wall emergency, worries overreach of executive power will become norm

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Murkowski critical of Trump’s border wall emergency, worries overreach of executive power will become norm

“The president has gotten as much what this administration can afford.”

Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Capitol Live: House committee assignments released

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Dunleavy eyes repeal of alcohol, pot boards

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Dunleavy eyes repeal of alcohol, pot boards

Governor wants to transfer authority, responsibilities of boards to commissioner.

Maine man arrested in Fairbanks cold case contests extradition

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Maine man arrested in Fairbanks cold case contests extradition

Steven Downs, 44, is charged in 1993 sexual assault and killing of 20-year-old Sophie Sergie.

University Board of Regents to take public testimony

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University Board of Regents to take public testimony

You can voice your concerns.

Senate Finance grills OMB, Education Commissioner over budget

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Senate Finance grills OMB, Education Commissioner over budget

Hoffman calls 25 percent proposed cuts to education ‘unacceptable’

Murkowski knocks Green New Deal’s ‘impossible’ timeline, wary of ‘PFD over everything else’

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Murkowski knocks Green New Deal’s ‘impossible’ timeline, wary of ‘PFD over everything else’

Murkowski talks economy, ANWR, shutdowns and Trump.