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An aerial shows the footprint of the test well drilled in the mid-1980s on land owned by the Kaktovik Native village corporation within the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The well is 14 miles east of Kaktovik and the melting the Beaufort Sea is at the top of the picture. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Senate passes ANWR resolution urging lease sales

It will go to the House next.

Alaskans weigh-in on ‘super-sized’ PFD

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Alaskans weigh-in on ‘super-sized’ PFD

Most would prefer to fund education, other services

Jeremy Woodrow, interim executive director of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, speaks to the House Fisheries Committee at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Chinese tariffs challenge Alaska seafood, new markets emerge

Alaska pollock required in school lunches

Budget bill language would give unprecedented power to governor’s office

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Budget bill language would give unprecedented power to governor’s office

Under bill, OMB Director Arduin could override Legislature’s appropriating power.

Robb Arnold, chief purser on the Alaska Marine Highway’s Malaspina ferry, talks about the proposed cuts to the ferry system on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Unions prep to push back against proposed ferry cuts

Hundreds of Marine Highway jobs could be cut.

Juneau Empire file photo Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, will co-chair the House Education Committee.

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House finally organized: Hannan, Story get assignments

Committees can start working on legislation