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Capitol Live: Lawmakers are back in Juneau and moving at full speed

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Capitol Live: Lawmakers are back in Juneau and moving at full speed

The want to be done by Wednesday.

City leaders welcome quarantine extension

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City leaders welcome quarantine extension

Assembly wants more testing.

Copies of the U.S. Constitution as well as “I voted” stickers are available to voters during the Municipal Election at AEL&P on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Not mailing it in: State’s plan is for primary to proceed as usual with modifications

Early voting and absentee ballots will be options, and there will be PPE at polls.

Lawsuit brings lawmakers back to Juneau

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Lawsuit brings lawmakers back to Juneau

They want to OK funding by Wednesday.

Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, speaks to constituents during a town hall at the Funny River Community Center in Funny River, Alaska in January 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek | Peninsula Clarion File)

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Lawmaker likens virus screening stickers to Star of David

Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, said he was serious in making the comment in an email chain.

What’s ‘good cause’ when it comes to pandemic?

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What’s ‘good cause’ when it comes to pandemic?

Determined case by case.

Juneau man sues state over coronavirus relief distribution

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Juneau man sues state over coronavirus relief distribution

“It’s not aspirational.”

This photo shows the Trans-Alaska pipeline and pump station north of Fairbanks, Alaska. The future of Alaska’s unique program of paying residents an annual check is in question, with oil prices low and an economy struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo | Al Grillo, File)

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Low oil prices and coronavirus fallout mean PFD could be at risk

Without cuts or new revenue, there’s a real possibility the program could go away, an economist said.

Some lawmakers want to come back to Juneau soon to finish legislative business. Others think it’s time to wait. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

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Back to Juneau? Some lawmakers think it’s time

It will happen, but when?

New bills could bring more coronavirus relief money, spending flexibility

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New bills could bring more coronavirus relief money, spending flexibility

A change is gonna come.

OK for now, but Assembly is uncomfortable with interstate travel

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OK for now, but Assembly is uncomfortable with interstate travel

When and how?

CARES Act money is coming, but use is still unclear

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CARES Act money is coming, but use is still unclear

Congress could change the rules.

Work on federal allocations goes into the evening

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Work on federal allocations goes into the evening

Big implications for unprecedent times.

Businesses sort through guidelines on first day of reopening

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Businesses sort through guidelines on first day of reopening

The regulations aren’t simple.

Former Lt. Gov, Juneau mayor Byron Mallott dies at 77

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Former Lt. Gov, Juneau mayor Byron Mallott dies at 77

‘He was larger than life.’

Then-Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott speaks at the 2015 Native Issues Forum in December 2015 at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. Mallott died at age 77. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Former Alaska Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott dies at age 77

Byron Mallott, who served as Alaska’s lieutenant governor as part of a “unity ticket” with Gov. Bill Walker,…

Dunleavy unveils next phase of reopening

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Dunleavy unveils next phase of reopening

Social distancing is still a must.

Lawmakers scrap critical meeting on relief funds

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Lawmakers scrap critical meeting on relief funds

It’s been postponed to Monday

Depending on how meeting goes, lawmakers could find themselves back in Juneau

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Depending on how meeting goes, lawmakers could find themselves back in Juneau

Speed or accuracy.

Cities aren’t sure when to expect relief funding

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Cities aren’t sure when to expect relief funding

It could be Wednesday, or weeks.