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Beyond the budget: What are the options to extend ferry service past October?

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

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)

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Frustrations run high as many testify in support of ferry system

Many did not get a chance to speak.

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

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)

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Empire Exclusive: Read our full conversation with Gov. Mike Dunleavy on the budget

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

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

In this Feb. 4, 2019 file photo, former Speaker nominee Rep. Bryce Edgmon, Dillingham, right, shares a laugh with Speaker nominee Rep. David Talerico, R-Healy, as Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Neal Foster, Nome, presides over the House. Edgmon was elected Speaker of the House on Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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A whirlwhind week at the state capitol

Looking back on the week in the Alaska Legislature.

Rep. David Talerico, R-Healy, speaks during a press conference with Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, left, and Rep. Colleen Sullivan-Leonard, R-Wasilla,at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Reps talking, but House still unsettled

The House is a week away from a dubious record.