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The Alaska State Marine Highway Ferry Fairweather pulls up to the Auke Bay Terminal in June, 2014. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Ferry system aims to save money with vessel swap

The marine highway appears to be dodging some major costs.

Infographics: Alaska’s 2019 Budget

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Infographics: Alaska’s 2019 Budget

How we pay for it and how we spend it.

Dunleavy unveils plan for PFD back payments

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Dunleavy unveils plan for PFD back payments

That mega PFD isn’t happening this year, in his plan.

Sen. Mike Shower, R-Wasilla, left, and Sen. Shelley Hughes, R-Palmer, relay a message to Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy in his Capitol office that the Senate is open and ready for business 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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Dunleavy to give first State of State address

It’s in less than a week.

University of Alaska Anchorage’s teaching programs lose accreditation

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University of Alaska Anchorage’s teaching programs lose accreditation

The university is not allowed to recommend students to the state for licensure without accreditation.

Hello? Cellphones banned on Senate floor

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Hello? Cellphones banned on Senate floor

Sen. John Coghill said Tuesday evening he is considering a revision of a ban of cellphone usage on…

Tensions rise in discombobulated Alaska House

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Tensions rise in discombobulated Alaska House

Until a majority is formed, the House will be at a standstill.

Alaska receives almost 10 times more unemployment filings since shutdown began

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Alaska receives almost 10 times more unemployment filings since shutdown began

Federal shutdown hits home.

Alaska Air Group plans to add 3,000 jobs this year

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Alaska Air Group plans to add 3,000 jobs this year

Most of the openings will not require previous airline experience.

Session to begin with House in disarray

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Session to begin with House in disarray

Uncertainty hangs over the Capitol.

Control of Alaska House unsettled ahead of session start

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Control of Alaska House unsettled ahead of session start

The big question.

Pre-filed bills tackle Alaska’s sexual assault problem

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Pre-filed bills tackle Alaska’s sexual assault problem

More than a third of Alaska women have experienced sexual assault.

Faith-based shelter in Anchorage fights to keep out transgender women

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Faith-based shelter in Anchorage fights to keep out transgender women

Conservative Christian law firm sues city to stop it from applying a gender identity law to the shelter.

Alaska pipeline corporation removes president

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Alaska pipeline corporation removes president

The state’s highest paid employee has been ousted.

The sunrise reflects off of downtown Juneau windows on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Fleeing the 49th state: Alaska’s population declines again

The exodus continues.

Blood Bank of Alaska opens permanent Juneau location

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Blood Bank of Alaska opens permanent Juneau location

It’s the first permanent facility in Southeast.

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

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Free speech under attack? ACLU alleges political retaliation in Dunleavy firings

Three former state employees filed lawsuits today.

‘Like the first day of school’: Juneau’s freshman lawmakers gear up for session

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‘Like the first day of school’: Juneau’s freshman lawmakers gear up for session

Story, Hannan, Kiehl weigh-in on legislative issues.

Murkowski to Trump: Alaska feeling ‘consequences’ of government shutdown

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Murkowski to Trump: Alaska feeling ‘consequences’ of government shutdown

President calls for Republican unity, walks out of meeting with congressional leaders.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to members of the media before welcoming Juneau residents to the Governor’s Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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ACLU prepares lawsuits against Dunleavy administration

More details will come Thursday.