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Senate Minority Leader Tom Begich, D-Anchorage, House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt, R-Anchorage, Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, and Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, speak at the Alaska Chamber’s Legislative Fly-In, Wednesday. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Alaska lawmakers vow this year will be different than last year’s fiasco

Legislative leaders from all parties say they want to work together and finish on time.

University cuts are difficult, but manageable, UA president says

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University cuts are difficult, but manageable, UA president says

UA is more focused.

Capitol Live: House meets for vote on two bills

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Capitol Live: House meets for vote on two bills

Live updates from the Capitol.

Alaskans win thousands in state’s first ever PFD raffle

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Alaskans win thousands in state’s first ever PFD raffle

Donations from PFD turned into huge payouts.

‘Difficult year for the AMHS’ with more struggles ahead

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‘Difficult year for the AMHS’ with more struggles ahead

Long service gaps still to come.

Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, talks with Department of Administration Commissioner Kelly Tshibaka Tuesday morning following a House Administration Committee Finance Subcommittee meeting. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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‘Sexy’ mortar: Committee hears about department’s far-reaching impact and proposed budget

Department of Administration is the mortar in state government’s brick wall, commissioner says.

Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, talks with Department of Administration Commissioner Kelly Tshibaka Tuesday morning following a House Administration Committee Finance Subcommittee meeting. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Capitol Live: Commissioner provides overview of ‘mortar’ holding state services together

Commissioner, legislative finance scheduled to speak.

Analysis: Gov wants lottery, touts timber, but no mention of PFD formula

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Analysis: Gov wants lottery, touts timber, but no mention of PFD formula

PFD question looms large over Dunleavy’s proposals.

Sen. Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, and Sen. Mike Shower, R-Wasilla, listen Margie Beedle give testimony Monday. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau residents show up to support Pioneer Homes bill

Rate changes went into effect in September.

Once again, veto override fails

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Once again, veto override fails

45 is a hard number to reach.

The front doors to the Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Alaska lawmakers try to beat the clock to override Dunleavy’s vetoes

It’s not yet clear if they have the votes.

Capitol Live: Override vote fails

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Capitol Live: Override vote fails

Live updates from the Capitol.

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

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Governor extends open invitation to mining industry

Open for business.

Bipartisan reading bill receives broad support

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Bipartisan reading bill receives broad support

Reading at grade level by third grade.

State revenue forecast doesn’t give much to work with

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State revenue forecast doesn’t give much to work with

Oil’s bounty not quite enough.

Bill Corbus, former revenue commissioner and past president of Alaska Electric Light and Power Company, speaks Thursday at a Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce meeting at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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‘Alaska, don’t go there’: Former revenue commissioner says Fair Share Act would be bad for business

He’s heard his fair share about the act.

In this file photo from Aug. 1, 2019, Monika Kunat, left, signs an application petition to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy with others at the Planet Alaska Gallery in downtown Juneau.                                 Michael Penn | 
Juneau Empire

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Judge vacates order halting enforcement of recall decision

Twists and turns.

Capitol Live: Alaska Reads Act gets its first hearing

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Capitol Live: Alaska Reads Act gets its first hearing

Live updates from the Capitol.

Long-time resident and local businessman Bill Corbus speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during their weekly luncheon in May 2017. Corbus will speak to the chamber about taxing the oil industry. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Empire Live: Chamber turns attention to taxing oil industry

Facts and figures related to oil tax reform.

Lawmakers get gloomy budget forcast

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Lawmakers get gloomy budget forcast

State can’t keep spending like it is, analysts say.