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Alaskans take Roadless Rule fight to DC

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Alaskans take Roadless Rule fight to DC

Mr. Jackson goes to Washington.

Here’s where Alaska’s Congressional delegation stands on DACA

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Here’s where Alaska’s Congressional delegation stands on DACA

Alaska has some of the fewest Dreamers.

Evan Wood, one of the owners of Devil’s Club Brewing Company, talks in August about what proposed rule changes for Alaska’s breweries and distilleries would mean for his business. Those changes weren’t adopted because of an Alcoholic Beverage Control Board decision Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Alcohol board vote means huge ‘relief’ for local breweries, distilleries

They can keep doing what they’re doing.

Alaska Natives, Tlingit women to testify before Congress on Roadless Rule

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Alaska Natives, Tlingit women to testify before Congress on Roadless Rule

The Tongass goes to Washington.

Republicans advance 3 nominees for open Alaska House seat

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Republicans advance 3 nominees for open Alaska House seat

Nominations go to Dunleavy.

Reps. Story, Hannan to seek re-election in Nov. election

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Reps. Story, Hannan to seek re-election in Nov. election

A never ending Story?

In this file photo from Sept. 15, 2016, University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the University of Alaska Southeast Recreation Center. Johnsen and the UA board discussed tuition increases and budget concerns Friday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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University of Alaska tuition to stay put for now

Option is still on the table.

n this file photo from Feb. 25, 2019, Kevin Clarkson answers questions in front of the House Judiciary Committee. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Early blows for state of Alaska in prominent cases

The state has suffered recent blows in lawsuits.

Empire Live: University of Alaska Board of Regents votes to delay tuition increase decision

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Empire Live: University of Alaska Board of Regents votes to delay tuition increase decision

Five percent hike put on hold.

With a nod to Trump, BLM to hold annual sale of oil lands

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With a nod to Trump, BLM to hold annual sale of oil lands

Half the money goes to the state.

After 22 years, Legislative Finance Director calls it quits

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After 22 years, Legislative Finance Director calls it quits

Teal’s time has come.

Matt Barnaby, co-owner and brewer at the Barnaby Brewing Company, photographed on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, has added his name to a list of commenters who don’t like a proposed definition change by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board that would limit the sorts of activities that can happen in breweries and distilleries. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Brewery and distillery regulations widely panned in public comments

The people have spoken, and they don’t like a proposed definition change.

‘The status quo stays in place’: State’s attempt to change union dues collection is stalled in court

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‘The status quo stays in place’: State’s attempt to change union dues collection is stalled in court

The fight goes on.

Recall Dunleavy application denied by Department of Law

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Recall Dunleavy application denied by Department of Law

Department says application is ‘both factually and legally insufficient.’

Dimond Courthouse is home to Juneau’s court systems, Oct. 25, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Report highlights staffing issues at Public Defender Agency

A report released Monday highlights problems and solutions.

Dunleavy cites Trump as he faces recall campaign

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Dunleavy cites Trump as he faces recall campaign

A fight is brewing.

Organized Village of Kake President Joel Jackson, Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska President Richard Chalyee Éesh Peterson and Organized Village of Saxman President Lee Wallace were among Alaska Native tribal leaders who met with United States Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Jim Hubbard in Juneau Saturday, Nov. 2. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Tribal leaders meet with USDA under secretary in Juneau, share Roadless Rule frustrations

They hope it doesn’t come to a lawsuit.

Empire Live: Alaska Roadless Rule public hearing

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Empire Live: Alaska Roadless Rule public hearing

It’s a packed house.

Alaska’s aviation average is deadlier than national norms

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Alaska’s aviation average is deadlier than national norms

Loss of life wasn’t just in Southeast Alaska.

Ferry service canceled to Southeast towns after repair costs run high

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Ferry service canceled to Southeast towns after repair costs run high

Costs keep piling up.