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Financial exigency delayed, but drastic changes ahead for University of Alaska

Financial exigency delayed, but drastic changes ahead for University of Alaska

One thing is clear: the University of Alaska of the future will not look like it does now.

Financial exigency delayed, but drastic changes ahead for University of Alaska
Rep. Sara Hannan, R-Juneau, speaks during a town hall meeting at the Douglas Public Library in Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Capitol Live: Rep. Sara Hannan’s Town Hall, Douglas Library

Live coverage of Hannan’s town hall.

Rep. Sara Hannan, R-Juneau, speaks during a town hall meeting at the Douglas Public Library in Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
University of Alaska, Anchorage, shelter prepare for cuts

University of Alaska, Anchorage, shelter prepare for cuts

State budget cuts have University of Alaska officials anticipating the possibility of program and staff reductions

University of Alaska, Anchorage, shelter prepare for cuts
Capitol Live: Protest rally underway in Juneau
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Capitol Live: Protest rally underway in Juneau

Live updates of veto protest.

Capitol Live: Protest rally underway in Juneau
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House Speaker meets with press, talks steps forward

House Speaker meets with press, talks steps forward

Where to go from here?

House Speaker meets with press, talks steps forward
Legislature ends efforts to overturn budget vetoes

Legislature ends efforts to overturn budget vetoes

Faint hopes turns into grim planning.

Legislature ends efforts to overturn budget vetoes
‘Shame on you, 22’: Protesters march to Governor’s Mansion

‘Shame on you, 22’: Protesters march to Governor’s Mansion

Protesters rally in Juneau.

‘Shame on you, 22’: Protesters march to Governor’s Mansion
DIVIDED LEGISLATURE: Lawmakers give impassioned speeches, but don’t have the votes to override vetoes

DIVIDED LEGISLATURE: Lawmakers give impassioned speeches, but don’t have the votes to override vetoes

Just one day remains to override Dunleavy’s vetoes.

DIVIDED LEGISLATURE: Lawmakers give impassioned speeches, but don’t have the votes to override vetoes
Wilson leaves Alaska House Majority

Wilson leaves Alaska House Majority

She left voluntarily.

Wilson leaves Alaska House Majority
Alaska Native activist alleges assault by Wasilla mayor

Alaska Native activist alleges assault by Wasilla mayor

He grabbed her arm without permission.

Alaska Native activist alleges assault by Wasilla mayor
Capitol Live: Session recesses after emotional speeches

Capitol Live: Session recesses after emotional speeches

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Session recesses after emotional speeches
Legislators use ‘symbolic’ vote to deliver verbal smackdown to vetoes

Legislators use ‘symbolic’ vote to deliver verbal smackdown to vetoes

The vote failed, but they said a lot.

Legislators use ‘symbolic’ vote to deliver verbal smackdown to vetoes
Protesters hijacked the legislative special session at Wasilla Middle School on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. (Bill Roth / ADN)

Protestors disrupt legislators in Wasilla with shouts and chants

Storming the special session.

Protesters hijacked the legislative special session at Wasilla Middle School on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. (Bill Roth / ADN)
Capitol Live: Veto override vote fails

Capitol Live: Veto override vote fails

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Veto override vote fails
Perseverance Theatre in Douglas was founded in 1979 by Molly Smith and is currently led by Artistic Director Leslie Ishii and Managing Director Frank Delaney. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Vetoes would ‘sting’ but not doom Perseverance Theatre

Here’s what the losses would mean for Juneau’s theater.

Perseverance Theatre in Douglas was founded in 1979 by Molly Smith and is currently led by Artistic Director Leslie Ishii and Managing Director Frank Delaney. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
‘Save Our Arts’: Juneau artists protest governor’s vetoes
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‘Save Our Arts’: Juneau artists protest governor’s vetoes

“Without art, there is no spirit.”

‘Save Our Arts’: Juneau artists protest governor’s vetoes
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Even ‘right-leaning’ groups, bankers and builders are calling for an override

Even ‘right-leaning’ groups, bankers and builders are calling for an override

They had one message to the governor.

Even ‘right-leaning’ groups, bankers and builders are calling for an override
Senate Finance member Sen. Click Bishop, R-Fairbanks, center, studies the FY20 Budget during a Senate Finance Committee meeting at the Capitol on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, left, and Sen. Chris Birch, R-Anchorage, right, listen in the background. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Legislative finance director points out potential ‘nightmare’ scenario

Time to fear the sweeper?

Senate Finance member Sen. Click Bishop, R-Fairbanks, center, studies the FY20 Budget during a Senate Finance Committee meeting at the Capitol on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, left, and Sen. Chris Birch, R-Anchorage, right, listen in the background. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: There may not be enough lawmakers in Juneau to override vetoes

Capitol Live: There may not be enough lawmakers in Juneau to override vetoes

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: There may not be enough lawmakers in Juneau to override vetoes
With Legislature fractured, override vote uncertain

With Legislature fractured, override vote uncertain

Dueling sessions.

With Legislature fractured, override vote uncertain