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    Alaska Legislature
    Ron Gillham represents District 30 in the Alaska State House. (Courtesy photo)
    Point of Vew: Alaska, resource development and an...
    April 28, 2021 2:30 am

    When Alaskans set their minds toward a project, no matter the difficulty, we do what others say, “can’t be done.”

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    Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, speaks at a town hall meeting on Monday, March 29, 2021, at Captain's Coffee in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    ‘Sip with Sarah’ at coffee shop covers topics...
    By Michael Armstrong • March 31, 2021 2:30 am

    Vance affirms support for rural DMV offices, opposes emergency declaration

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    The Department of Health and Social Services, its headquarters seen here in Juneau on Monday, March 8, 2021, could be split into two departments by an executive order from the governor. However, some lawmakers have raised concern about the legality of the order, saying it could lead to costly litigation. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
    Lawmakers question whether proposed department split is legal
    By Peter Segall • March 10, 2021 2:30 am

    Governor maintains executive order is within his powers, others are less sure.

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    Members of the Alaska House of Representatives gather for a Finance Committee meeting on Monday, March 1, 2021 even after a staff member had tested positive for COVID-19. Meetings were canceled last week after Rep. Mike Cronk, R-Tok, tested positive. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
    Work continues even with new cases at the...
    By Peter Segall • March 3, 2021 2:30 am

    “Hell or high water.”

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    Alaska state Sen. Lora Reinbold, an Eagle River Republican, holds a copy of the Alaska Constitution during a committee hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Juneau, Alaska. Gov. Mike Dunleavy, a Republican, sent Reinbold a letter on Feb. 18, 2021, saying she has used her position to “misrepresent” the state’s COVID-19 response. Reinbold said the letter was “full of baseless accusations and complaints.” (AP Photo / Becky Bohrer)
    Dunleavy says Reinbold misrepresents virus response
    By Becky Bohrer Associated Press • February 24, 2021 2:30 am

    Dunleavy said his administration will no longer participate in hearings led by Sen. Lora Reinbold

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    Rep. Jennifer Johnston, R-Anchorage, gets her temperature taken as she enters the Alaska State Capitol on Monday, May 18, 2020. New policies will require all staff and legislators to wear masks in chambers. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
    Legislative Council sets mask policy for upcoming session
    By Michael S. Lockett • December 30, 2020 2:30 am

    Only one representative out of twelve legislators voted against the mask policy.

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    Peter Segall / Juneau Empire
The Alaska State Capitol on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. The state’s emergency declaration for COVID-19 ends Nov. 15, and lawmakers have asked Gov. Mike Dunleavy to call a special session to extend it. Dunleavy issued a second emergency declaration Friday but some lawmakers have said that violates state law.
    Gov issues 2nd emergency declaration, but lawmakers cry...
    By Peter Segall • November 11, 2020 5:30 am

    No mask mandate.

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    Rep. Gary Knopp is seen in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy Jayme Jones)
    Lawmakers remember colleague killed in crash
    By Brian Mazurek • August 5, 2020 2:30 am

    State Rep. Gary Knopp, who represented Kenai-Soldotna area, was one of seven people killed Friday.

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    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)
    House passes capital budget, reverses sweep, approves veto...
    By Peter Segall • July 31, 2019 6:00 pm

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

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    Demonstrators of all ages hold up signs at a rally Sunday, July 28, 2019, against Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget cuts at the Legislative Information Office, Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News).
    Demonstrators urge Vance to roll back Dunleavy budget...
    By Michael Armstrong • July 31, 2019 12:04 am

    With signs reading “Gut fish, not Alaska,” “Support Education, not handouts” and “Keep Alaskans educated, healthy, employed, thriving,” about 135…

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    Demonstrators of all ages hold up signs at a rally Sunday, July 28, 2019, against Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget cuts at the Legislative Information Office, Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News).
    Demonstrators urge Vance to roll back Dunleavy budget...
    By Michael Armstrong • July 28, 2019 12:04 am

    Update: On Monday, July 29, in a vote of 32-6, the Alaska House passed Senate Bill 2002, appropriating money for…

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    Rep. Tammie Wilson, R-North Pole, speaks against an override vote during a Joint Session of the Alaska Legislature to vote on an override of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes at the Capitol on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
    Legislators use ‘symbolic’ vote to deliver verbal smackdown...
    By Ben Hohenstatt • July 10, 2019 6:15 pm

    The vote failed, but they said a lot.

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    David Teal, director of Legislative Finance, gives a FY20 Budget update to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
    Legislative finance director points out potential ‘nightmare’ scenario
    By Ben Hohenstatt • July 10, 2019 6:00 pm

    Time to fear the sweeper?

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