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    Senators Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, and Tom Begich, D-Anchorage, spoke with reporters in Begich's office at the Alaska State Capitol on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, about their thoughts on the current legislative session. The senators said there were reasons to be optimistic about meaningful progress even with the full plate before the Legislature. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
    ‘Work, actual work’ is underway in the state...
    By Peter Segall • February 9, 2022 5:30 am

    It may take a special session.

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, announced Friday that she will run for reelection.
    Murkowski makes candidacy official
    By Peter Segall • November 17, 2021 5:30 am

    ‘A feud from outside.’

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    A proposal from the Alaska Redistricting Board would substantially change Juneau's legislative districts. One of the latest proposals, seen here, would put parts of Auke Bay and the Mendenhall Valley in the same district as downtown Juneau and Douglas Island. The Northern Lynn Canal communities of Haines, Skagway and Kluckwan would be placed in the same district as the Mendenhall Valley. (Courtesy image / Alaska Redistricting Board)
    Hitting the road: Redistricting maps to be shown...
    By Peter Segall • September 29, 2021 5:30 am

    Redistricting roadshow.

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    A proposal from the Alaska Redistricting Board would substantially change Juneau's legislative districts. One of the latest proposals, seen here, would put parts of Auke Bay and the Mendenhall Valley in the same district as downtown Juneau and Douglas Island. The Northern Lynn Canal communities of Haines, Skagway and Kluckwan would be placed in the same district as the Mendenhall Valley. (Courtesy image / Alaska Redistricting Board)
    Hitting the road: Redistricting maps to be shown...
    By Peter Segall • September 22, 2021 5:30 am

    Redistricting roadshow.

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    Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, talks during an interview in the Empire's offices. During the conversation, Young discussed ongoing infrastructure bill negotiations, the Arctic's strategic importance to the U.S. and why he's seeking a 26th term in the U.S. House of Representatives. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)
    The Empire sits down with Rep Young
    By Michael S. Lockett • June 16, 2021 2:30 am

    We hit some of the wavetops of Young’s recent work.

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    Point of View: Fisheries management is the answer to the PFD battle
    Point of View: Fisheries management is the answer...
    By Larry Persily • June 5, 2019 7:00 am

    Maybe the answer is fish.

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