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Alaska governor creating economic team amid virus response

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Alaska governor creating economic team amid virus response

JUNEAU — Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced Tuesday that a one-time political rival will help lead a new team…

Breaking: Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed

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Breaking: Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed

‘No reason to panic.’

Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Juneau Empire file photo)

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Dunleavy declares public health disaster to prepare for COVID-19

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has declared a public health disaster emergency in order to prepare the state for what…

Alaska Rep. David Eastman sits at his desk on the Alaska House floor on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Juneau, Alaska. The House voted Thursday to remove Eastman, a Wasilla Republican, from committee positions after House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt indicated frustrations with Eastman within the GOP caucus. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

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Alaska House temporarily strips Eastman of committee roles

The Alaska House voted Thursday to remove Republican Rep. David Eastman.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy, center, speaks about education with Clarion reporters Brian Mazurek and Victoria Petersen (not pictured) on Monday, March 25, 2019, in Kenai, Alaska. The governor answered questions on a wide range of topics, including public safety, education, industry and his proposed budget. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

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A Q&A with the governor

Dunleavy talks state budget, fiscal future and oil prices

photo by Peter Segall | Juneau Empire Rep. Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak, meets with reporters in the House Speakers Chambers at the Capitol on Monday.

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Kodiak representative has strong words for AMHS leadership

Leadership needs to step up.

Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, speaks at a town hall meeting last Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at the Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Rep. Sarah Vance sponsors bill to restrict abortions

Backed by 17 co-sponsors, Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, on Monday introduced House Bill 302, a bill that would…

photo by Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File Clouds swirls over Douglas Island on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018.

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PFDs for land? Gov introduces land vouchers bill

Alaska’s land in Alaskan hands.

Courtesy photo | United Tribes of Bristol Bay Fishing boats in Bristol Bay.

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Pebble mine opponents say process is being rushed

Opposition groups to hold town hall.

Murkowski: ‘Do what’s good for Alaska’

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Murkowski: ‘Do what’s good for Alaska’

Alaska U.S. Senator tells Legislature to work together.

Bill Roth | Anchorage Daily News Protesters unfurl a banner as Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a roadshow with Americans for Prosperity in 49th State Brewing Company in Anchorage on March 26.

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Dunleavy recall opponents plan to drop court fight

Opponents will attempt to sway the possible recall election.

photo by Peter Segall | Juneau Empire Katie Oliver, left, and Judy Carstens of the Kodiak Island Borough School District Board of Education give testimony Monday to the Senate Education Committee at the Alaska State Capitol.

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Schools are holding fast in a time of deep cuts

There’s more to education than schools.

photos by Peter Segall | Juneau Empire The MV Matanuska tied up at the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal on Thursday.

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Lawmakers: Ferries will struggle even with small cash infusion

Recent funding just scratches surface of needs.