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Ferry reshaping group has first meeting

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Ferry reshaping group has first meeting

First meeting was brief.

House passes supplemental budget, after serious disruption

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House passes supplemental budget, after serious disruption

After disruption, bill sailed through.

Testimony gets emotional on proposed abortion amendment

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Testimony gets emotional on proposed abortion amendment

Strong opinions on both sides.

Fair Share Act interests, riles up lawmakers

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Fair Share Act interests, riles up lawmakers

It’s about balance.

Capitol Live: Fair Share Act gets legal review

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Capitol Live: Fair Share Act gets legal review

Live updates from the Capitol

House Republicans introduce wave of anti-abortion bills before filing deadlines

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House Republicans introduce wave of anti-abortion bills before filing deadlines

Different bills, same goal.

Bars and breweries propose bill rewriting state’s alcohol laws

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Bars and breweries propose bill rewriting state’s alcohol laws

Long-brewing conflict may be coming to an end.

Pebble mine opponents say process is being rushed

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Pebble mine opponents say process is being rushed

Opposition groups to hold town hall.

Alaska Natives say their voices are being ignored in ferry reshaping group

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Alaska Natives say their voices are being ignored in ferry reshaping group

‘It’s a cultural and spiritual relationship.’

Clouds swirls over Douglas Island on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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PFDs for land? Gov introduces land vouchers bill

Alaska’s land in Alaskan hands.

Clarice Hardy wipes a tear away from her eye during a news conference Thursday in Anchorage. The American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska filed a lawsuit Thursday on Hardy’s behalf against the City of Nome and two former officers for failing to investigate the sexual assault report filed by Hardy, a former police dispatcher. On the right is Stephen Koteff, the ACLU’s legal director in Alaska. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen)

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Woman who says rape wasn’t investigated sues Nome

ANCHORAGE — A former police dispatcher in a small Alaska town filed a lawsuit Thursday, alleging her colleagues…

Alaska’s at a crossroads, Dunleavy tells Municipal League conference

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Alaska’s at a crossroads, Dunleavy tells Municipal League conference

Everyone wants their piece of the pie.

‘A perfect storm’: DOT deputy says everything that could go wrong with ferries did

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‘A perfect storm’: DOT deputy says everything that could go wrong with ferries did

DOT deputy commissioner says aging fleet, reduced budget and more led to ferry problems.

Members of Moms Demad Action for Gun Sense in America talk to a staffer about House Bill 62. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Advocacy groups, lawmakers introduce and push for Red Flag laws

House Bill 62 now has a companion in the Senate.

Gov names members of AMHS work group

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Gov names members of AMHS work group

Focus on sustainability.

Environmentalists to Permanent Fund Corp: Time to divest from fossil fuels

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Environmentalists to Permanent Fund Corp: Time to divest from fossil fuels

Divestment is a fiduciary responsibility.

Murkowski: ‘Do what’s good for Alaska’

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Murkowski: ‘Do what’s good for Alaska’

Alaska U.S. Senator tells Legislature to work together.

In this March 26 file photo, protesters unfurl a banner as Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a roadshow with Americans for Prosperity in 49th State Brewing Company in Anchorage. The group opposing an effort to recall Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy plans to drop its court fight and instead gear up for a possible recall election. Stand Tall With Mike said Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, that it told its attorneys to withdraw its appeal before the Alaska Supreme Court. The group says recent court actions indicate that continuing to pursue the case in court would not be a productive use of resources. (Bill Roth | Anchorage Daily News via AP)

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Dunleavy recall opponents plan to drop court fight

Opponents will attempt to sway the possible recall election.

Capitol Live: House committee looks at Medicaid over the next 20 years

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Capitol Live: House committee looks at Medicaid over the next 20 years

Live updates from the Capitol

Alaska Native leaders say racial discrimination still affects communities

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Alaska Native leaders say racial discrimination still affects communities

Native Issues Forum gets emotional for speakers.