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

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.

Empire Exclusive: Read our full conversation with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski
Murkowski, 3 other senators push resolution to halt Trump’s border emergency

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.

Murkowski, 3 other senators push resolution to halt Trump’s border emergency
Legislators aim to get crime legislation right
Legislators aim to get crime legislation right
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.”

Unions rally outside Capitol, protest job cuts
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Dunleavy removes French as oil, gas commission chair

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 in Alaska, saying Hollis French was neglectful… Continue reading

Dunleavy removes French as oil, gas commission chair
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)

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

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

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)
Coast Guard dismisses 4 in Kodiak for illicit drug activity

Coast Guard dismisses 4 in Kodiak for illicit drug activity

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

Coast Guard dismisses 4 in Kodiak for illicit drug activity
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)
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)
Dunleavy dissolves climate change action team
Dunleavy dissolves climate change action team
Budget would have ‘dire impact’ on Juneau economy
Budget would have ‘dire impact’ on Juneau economy
How much money should be spent to combat recidivism?
How much money should be spent to combat recidivism?
Murkowski says she’s likely to back disapproval of Trump’s emergency declaration

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.

Murkowski says she’s likely to back disapproval of Trump’s emergency declaration
Capitol Live: Wrapping up a busy week

Capitol Live: Wrapping up a busy week

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Wrapping up a busy week
Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau. (Michael Penn | Junea Empire)
Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau. (Michael Penn | Junea Empire)
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)

Capitol Live: House members change offices

The latest news from the Alaska State Capitol

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)
Alaska’s chief justice requests funding for cybersecurity, highlights new legal tool online
Alaska’s chief justice requests funding for cybersecurity, highlights new legal tool online
Alaska Natives want voice in budget-making process

Alaska Natives want voice in budget-making process

Speakers tell people to share stories with legislators

Alaska Natives want voice in budget-making process
Dunleavy spokesman: Governor has no intention to roll back legal marijuana

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

Further details expected when Dunleavy introduces repeal legislation.

Dunleavy spokesman: Governor has no intention to roll back legal marijuana
Murkowski knocks Green New Deal’s ‘impossible’ timeline, wary of ‘PFD over everything else’
Murkowski knocks Green New Deal’s ‘impossible’ timeline, wary of ‘PFD over everything else’
Murkowski critical of Trump’s border wall emergency, worries overreach of executive power will become norm
Murkowski critical of Trump’s border wall emergency, worries overreach of executive power will become norm