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New publisher named for Homer, Kenai papers

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New publisher named for Homer, Kenai papers

Sound Publishing Inc. appointed Jeff Hayden as publisher.

Capitol Live: Dunleavy budget would require eliminating 1,300 university positions, president says

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Capitol Live: Dunleavy budget would require eliminating 1,300 university positions, president says

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

House surprised with unexpected speaker nomination

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House surprised with unexpected speaker nomination

Speaker nominations fail, again.

Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, speaks during a House of Representatives floor session on Tuesday. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Local lawmakers hoping for bipartisan, strong majority

The governor’s late budget is a factor in the standstill.

Marijuana industry thinks governor trying to undo legalization in Alaska

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Marijuana industry thinks governor trying to undo legalization in Alaska

“There’s this undercurrent of trying to push back the marijuana industry.”

A man with camping gear walks by City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. Leaders of organizations addressing homelessness have expressed concerns about how state budget cuts will affect their funding for the homeless. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Budget cuts could damage local efforts to battle homelessness

Large cuts are expected.

Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai, and Rep. Dave Talerico, R-Healy, sit next to each other after Knopp voted not to confirm Talerico as Speaker of the House on Tuesday. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: Knopp speaks about ‘shock and awe’ of floor session

Stay up to date with live updates from inside the Capitol.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivers the State of the State address on Jan. 22, 2019 in the Alaska Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Legislators brace for unknowns of Dunleavy’s budget

The budget comes out Wednesday.

Health insurance costs strain school districts’ budgets

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Health insurance costs strain school districts’ budgets

Health insurance accounts for 16 percent of one district’s budget.

Crime bill held up over conflict of interest

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Crime bill held up over conflict of interest

Lawmakers say new ethics rule too ‘fuzzy.’

Senators hire new liaison to Juneau, Southeast

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Senators hire new liaison to Juneau, Southeast

She’ll connect Alaska’s capital with the nation’s capital.

Leadership remains unsolved in the House of Representatives on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)                                Leadership remains unsolved in the House of Representatives on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: All eyes on House as buzz circulates

Follow along with updates about the state government.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen, left, listens to Dr. Steve Atwater, Executive Dean of the university’s new Alaska College of Education, during an interview at the University of Alaska Southeast on Friday, August 3, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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University of Alaska officials expect major budget cuts

UA would have to stop doing some things.

Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, center, answers a question as Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, left, and Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, wait their turn during a standing-room only town hall meeting at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau’s legislators express concern about state jobs leaving town

Jobs have already been leaving in recent years.

The Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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No-bid contract for psychiatric institute raises questions

A previous report advised against privatizing the institute.

Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, receives a kiss from his daughter, Adara, before Kiehl is sworn in on the first day of the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau senator proposes first legislation

It continues a theme from his days on Juneau’s Assembly.

Capitol Live: Private contractor to take over administration at psych institute

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Capitol Live: Private contractor to take over administration at psych institute

Live updates from inside the Alaska Capitol.

Young marijuana plants grow indoors under lights at the Fireweed Factory in Juneau on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Juneau marijuana sellers have biggest year yet

The numbers are in.

Donna Arduin, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, speaks to House members during an informational meeting at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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House Republicans criticize Dunleavy’s proposed education cut

Some representatives confident education cut won’t happen.

Economy to take a hit, no matter the budget outcome

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Economy to take a hit, no matter the budget outcome

State funding cuts = less jobs in Juneau.