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    Rep. Dan Ortiz, I-Ketchikan, introduces his bill, House Bill 105, to the House Fisheries Committee on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. The bill relates to claims against protection and indemnity insurance policies of vessel owners. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
    Are you a fisherman who’s been hurt on...
    By Mollie Barnes • April 3, 2019 4:30 pm

    By fishermen, for fishermen.

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    Dr. Suzanne Allen, from Boise, Idaho, gives an overview of the WWAMI School of Medical Education program to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Monday, March 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
    Tuition assistance for medical students on the chopping...
    By Mollie Barnes • March 27, 2019 3:48 pm

    Alaska would be the only state in the country to not provide state assistance for medical education.

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    Rep. Dan Ortiz, I-Ketchikan, right, reacts as Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tompkins, D-Sitka, mentions a bill to move legislative meetings to Anchorage as they speak at the Native Issues Forum with Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, left, and Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, in the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
    Kiehl: ‘We’re pulling so hard to keep from...
    By Mollie Barnes • March 20, 2019 5:07 pm

    ‘We’re finding ourselves a little short on time and resources to try and move forward.’

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    This graph shows the fare box recovery rate for the Alaska Marine Highway System. (Courtesy)
    Beyond the budget: What are the options to...
    By Mollie Barnes • March 20, 2019 7:00 am

    After hearing hundreds of testimonies, lawmakers say keeping basic service a top priority.

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    People pack the room to give public testimony on the Alaska Marine Highway System in the House Transportation and Public Facilities committee on March, 12, 2019 in Juneau, Alaska. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
    Frustrations run high as many testify in support...
    By Mollie Barnes • March 13, 2019 4:48 pm

    Many did not get a chance to speak.

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    Alaskans weigh-in on ‘super-sized’ PFD
    Alaskans weigh-in on ‘super-sized’ PFD
    By Kevin Baird • March 6, 2019 5:23 pm

    Most would prefer to fund education, other services

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    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)
    Chinese tariffs challenge Alaska seafood, new markets emerge
    By Kevin Baird • February 27, 2019 5:14 pm

    Alaska pollock required in school lunches

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    Juneau Empire reporters Kevin Baird, left, and Mollie Barnes interview Gov. Mike Dunleavy at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
    Empire Exclusive: Read our full conversation with Gov....
    By Mollie Barnes • February 27, 2019 5:00 pm

    Gov. says businesses will come back to Alaska if budget is balanced.

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    Budget bill language would give unprecedented power to governor’s office
    Budget bill language would give unprecedented power to...
    By Kevin Baird • February 27, 2019 1:00 pm

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

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    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)
    Unions prep to push back against proposed ferry...
    By Kevin Baird • February 27, 2019 7:30 am

    Hundreds of Marine Highway jobs could be cut.

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