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Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, co-chair of Senate Finance Committee, asks a question while listening to a presentation by the Department of Education and Early Development at the Capitol, on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: Education cuts receive cold reception in finance committee

The latest news from the Alaska State Capitol.

What you can expect at the Capitol this week

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What you can expect at the Capitol this week

Murkowski, Sullivan to address Legislature.

7 dead whales reported on Kodiak Island in 2018

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7 dead whales reported on Kodiak Island in 2018

That is far short of the 49 deceased whales reported in the region in 2015.

In this Feb. 4, 2019 file photo, former Speaker nominee Rep. Bryce Edgmon, Dillingham, right, shares a laugh with Speaker nominee Rep. David Talerico, R-Healy, as Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Neal Foster, Nome, presides over the House. Edgmon was elected Speaker of the House on Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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A whirlwhind week at the state capitol

Looking back on the week in the Alaska Legislature.

Alaska’s radio, TV contribution on the chopping block

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Alaska’s radio, TV contribution on the chopping block

Dunleavy’s budget would cut state funding for public media.

Biggest news from the Alaska Legislature, Dunleavy administration

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Biggest news from the Alaska Legislature, Dunleavy administration

House disarray, budget concerns the talk of the town.

House fills key leadership roles

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House fills key leadership roles

House majority, minority taking shape.

Kelly Goode, right, deputy commissioner for the Department of Corrections, sits alongside DOC Administrative Services Director Sylvan Robb, center, and Office of Management and Budget Director Donna Arduin as they present to the Senate Finance Committee on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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State examining sending inmates out of state (again) to save money

The idea is in its early stages.

Alaska troopers announce cold-case murder arrest

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Alaska troopers announce cold-case murder arrest

Woman was found dead in University of Alaska Fairbanks bathtub in 1993.

Alaska Supreme Court strikes down ‘medically necessary’ abortion law

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Alaska Supreme Court strikes down ‘medically necessary’ abortion law

The court, in a 4-1 decision, upheld a 2015 lower court ruling.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: Dunleavy vows to send Alaska troops to border if asked

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Senators baffled at proposed reductions to public safety departments

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Senators baffled at proposed reductions to public safety departments

Budget staff expected the criticisms.

Experts: State could lose tens of thousands of jobs if budget proposal goes through

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Experts: State could lose tens of thousands of jobs if budget proposal goes through

The budget director says the PFD could help offset losses.

‘To hell with politics’: House speaker elected after two Republicans cross party lines

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‘To hell with politics’: House speaker elected after two Republicans cross party lines

Partisan politics be damned.

Capitol Live: House GOP tags Pruitt as minority leader

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Capitol Live: House GOP tags Pruitt as minority leader

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Signer of Alaska Constitution, Jack Coghill, dies at age 93

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Signer of Alaska Constitution, Jack Coghill, dies at age 93

He was a political icon in the state.

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Big oyster farms planned for Southeast

State task force projects it could be a $100 million industry.

Governor proposes cutting almost half of university’s total operating budget

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Governor proposes cutting almost half of university’s total operating budget

It would be the largest budget cut in the university’s 100-year history.

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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Proposed Medicaid, health care cuts spark outrage

One health care advocate called the budget proposal “outrageous.”

Governor proposes cutting ferry funding at the end of the summer

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Governor proposes cutting ferry funding at the end of the summer

Administration hopes private contractor will take over.