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In this Empire File photo, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, left, listens as Attorney General Kevin Clarkson describes three constitutional amendments that would be a foundation of his administration’s fiscal plan during a press conference at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Governor Dunleavy announces executive order regarding union employee dues

Employess must opt in.

Governor visits controversial mine project north of Haines

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Governor visits controversial mine project north of Haines

City officials weren’t notified, which concerned some citizens.

In this file photo from Jan. 29, Office of Management and Budget Director Donna Arduin presents the governor’s supplemental budget to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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State’s budget director Arduin is out

New director to be named soon.

University still in limbo as restructuring moves forward

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University still in limbo as restructuring moves forward

What will restructuring look like?

AP Photo | Andrew Harnik Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner gives a thumbs up outside the Supreme Court in June 2018 in Washington. From left are, Liberty Justice Center’s Director of Litigation Jacob Huebert, plaintiff Mark Janus, Rauner, and Liberty Justice Center founder and chairman John Tillman. The Supreme Court ruled that government workers can’t be forced to contribute to labor unions that represent them in collective bargaining, dealing a serious financial blow to organized labor.

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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.

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 might cause companies to leave?

University of Alaska Board of Regents chairman John Davies speaks at a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, where Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced he would support a $25 million cut this year to the University of Alaska system. That is a sharp reversal from the $135 million cut Dunleavy earlier endorsed. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

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Dunleavy signs ‘step-down’ compact with University of Alaska

Plan will introduce cuts over three years rather than one

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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

Sullivan stops by the Empire to talk bills.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a press conference at the Capitol on April 9, 2019.

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Gov. Dunleavy received treatment for a mild form of skin cancer

His office announced a brush with cancer today.

Sen. David Wilson offers an amendment to the operating budget at the Capitol on Monday, July 29, 2019. Sen. Wilson’s amendment would pay $1,400 as part two of an Alaskan permanent fund dividend. It was voted down. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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House passes capital budget, reverses sweep, approves veto restoration

House and Senate pass legislation on to Dunleavy’s desk.

Board of Regents votes to consolidate UA system

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Board of Regents votes to consolidate UA system

UA regents move to bring universities under one roof.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire Alyse Galvin, indpendent candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, right, speaks with Marilyn Orr during a “town-hall-style coffee and conversation” at 60 Degrees North Coffee and Tea on Sept. 14, 2018. Galvin is running against Republican incumbent Rep. Don Young.

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Alyse Galvin announces bid for Congress

It will be her second bid trying to unseat Don Young.

Alaskans give heated testimony, make their voices heard on PFD

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Alaskans give heated testimony, make their voices heard on PFD

Both sides traded barbs.