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Empire Live: UA Regents Subcommittee meets on university restructuring

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Empire Live: UA Regents Subcommittee meets on university restructuring

Live updates from the Regents subcommittee

‘We’re going to fight them all the way’: Alaska union plans to fight legal ruling over dues

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‘We’re going to fight them all the way’: Alaska union plans to fight legal ruling over dues

The attorney general is calling for stricter rules for union dues.

BP sheds Alaska assets, sells to Hilcorp Alaska for $5.6B

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BP sheds Alaska assets, sells to Hilcorp Alaska for $5.6B

BP is selling all of its assets in the state.

Medicaid cuts will have broad impacts for Juneau

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Medicaid cuts will have broad impacts for Juneau

Reductions could go beyond just health care

The Alaska Marine Highway System’s M/V Kennicott pulls away from the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal in this August 2014 photo. The Kennicott was the first vessel on the scene to help five Canadians who jumped into the water south of Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada, to escape a sinking ship. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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One person still missing: M/V Kennicott rescues 5 after boat sinks

The AMHS ferry was the first vessel on the scene.

Juneau delegation talks Medicaid, ferry cuts

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Juneau delegation talks Medicaid, ferry cuts

Public safety, too.

One-two punch: Planned Parenthood in Alaska loses state and federal funding

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One-two punch: Planned Parenthood in Alaska loses state and federal funding

The organization will no longer receive Title X funds.

In this Tuesday, April 9, 2019 photo, Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a press conference at the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Governor reluctant to consider oil taxes

Will taxes cause companies to leave?

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center on Sept. 15, 2016. A declaration of financial exigency that would have allowed University of Alaska to make drastic cuts was rescinded Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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University of Alaska rescinds emergency financial declaration

The financial picture still isn’t rosy.

Alaska just recorded its hottest month — ever

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Alaska just recorded its hottest month — ever

Alaska has been America’s canary in the coal mine for climate warming, and the yellow bird is swooning.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy makes an announcement via pre-recorded video on House Bill 2001 and the Permanent Fund Dividend on Monday, August 19, 2019.

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Governor signs off on $1,600 PFD, calls for third special session

Dunleavy says remainder of PFD will be sole focus for next special session.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during an interview with the Juneau Empire at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Governor to sign bill Monday, but uncertainty remains over whether he’ll veto PFD amount

Alaska’s governor has several options available to him.

Alaska Marine Exchange loses part of budget in capital cuts

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Alaska Marine Exchange loses part of budget in capital cuts

It lost 11% of its state funding.

Conservationists promote the Tongass as bulwark against climate change

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Conservationists promote the Tongass as bulwark against climate change

Conservationist Dominick DellaSala asks can the Tongass save Alaska?

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2109. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Murkowski has health care on her mind

Alaska’s senior senator talks about ending ‘surprise’ medical billing.

Military, oceans, domestic violence: Sen. Sullivan visits Empire, talks issues

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Military, oceans, domestic violence: Sen. Sullivan visits Empire, talks issues

Sullivan stops by the Empire to talk bills.

Kensington Mine owners settle with Environmental Protection Agency

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Kensington Mine owners settle with Environmental Protection Agency

Violations were discovered in 2015.

Juneau residents listen to Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, and Rep. Sara Hannan, speak during a town hall meeting at Centennial Hall on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau delegation host Town Hall downtown

Reps. Hannan and Story and Sen. Kiehl talk budget with Juneauites

Gov. Mike Dunleavy at the signing ceremony at the Alaska Association of General Contractors in Anchorage on August 8, 2019 (Courtesy photo)

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Dunleavy signs capital budget into law, vetoes funds

Sweep is reversed and capital budget is passed but $34 million is vetoed

Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, center, speaks during a town hall meeting with Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, left, and Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, at Centennial Hall on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Empire Live: Juneau delegation hosts Town Hall

Live updates at Centennial Hall