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    Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
    Governor preparing for Mat-Su special session, instead of...
    By Alex McCarthy • June 5, 2019 2:15 pm

    “Pretty much everything worked out” for session up north.

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    In this May 24, 2019 photo, teachers and students from Northwest Montessori School in Seattle examine the carcass of a gray whale after it washed up on the coast of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, just north of Kalaloch Campground in Olympic National Park. Federal scientists on Friday, May 31 opened an investigation into what is causing a spike in gray whale deaths along the West Coast this year. So far, about 70 whales have stranded on the coasts of Washington, Oregon, Alaska and California, the most since 2000. (AP Photo/Gene Johnson)
    Feds to investigate spike in gray whale deaths...
    By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press • June 5, 2019 5:30 am

    SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. scientists said Friday they will investigate why an unusual number of gray whales are washing up…

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    Lawsuit pits role of Legislature against power of governor
    Lawsuit pits role of Legislature against power of...
    By Alex McCarthy • May 29, 2019 5:30 pm

    The governor called it “a friendly suit.”

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    Joe Geldhof, left, testifies before the Alaska House Finance Committee on Thursday, May 23, 2019, in Juneau, Alaska as Rep. Andy Josephson listens. The committee heard a bill that proposes a full Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend this year but seeks changes to the dividend formula going forward. (Becky Bohrer | Associated Press)
    House committee gets blowback to PFD proposal
    By BECKY BOHRER ASSOCIATED PRESS • May 29, 2019 4:00 pm

    There were a lot of angry reactions.

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    Rep. Ivy Spohnholz, D-Anchorage, walks with Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, as the House takes an at ease to wait for the conference committee on the crime bill to take place at the Capitol on Thursday, May 16, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
    Million dollar special session? Here’s how much it...
    By Alex McCarthy • May 22, 2019 6:00 pm

    Per diem could double the price tag.

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    ‘Dangerous and outrageous’: Bill introduced in Alaska House would treat abortion the same as murder
    ‘Dangerous and outrageous’: Bill introduced in Alaska House...
    By Alex McCarthy • May 22, 2019 12:20 pm

    It’s familiar territory for David Eastman.

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    What the Legislature left on the table: Ferries, addiction treatment, new revenue
    What the Legislature left on the table: Ferries,...
    By Alex McCarthy • May 22, 2019 7:00 am

    Local lawmakers express disappointment.

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    State seeks outside consultant for Medicaid overhaul plans
    State seeks outside consultant for Medicaid overhaul plans
    May 22, 2019 2:30 am

    ANCHORAGE (AP) — Alaska is seeking an outside consultant to review the potential benefits of its plans to overhaul Medicaid,…

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    Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai/Soldotna, and Rep. Dave Talerico, R-Healy, sit next to each other after Knopp voted not to confirm Talerico as Speaker of the House on Feb. 5. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
    Knopp censured by Alaska Republican Party
    By Brian Mazurek • May 22, 2019 1:30 am

    Knopp will no longer receive any official support from the Alaska Republican Party

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    State seeks to boost gun background check system reporting
    State seeks to boost gun background check system...
    By BECKY BOHRER ASSOCIATED PRESS • May 15, 2019 1:00 pm

    Provision’s purpose is to prevent future violence, suicides.

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    Rep. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, speaks about the House passing a crime bill during a press conference at the Capitol on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
    Lawmakers ask why Alaska still has ‘marriage defense’...
    By Alex McCarthy • May 15, 2019 7:00 am

    Marriage can still be used as defense in some assault cases.

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    Corps extends comment period for Pebble draft environmental impact statement
    Corps extends comment period for Pebble draft environmental...
    By Staff report Homer News • May 8, 2019 5:30 am

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Alaska District is extending the public comment period an additional 30 days for the…

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    From ‘witch hunt’ to ‘yippee-ki-yay’: Lawmakers confirm Dunleavy appointees after debates
    From ‘witch hunt’ to ‘yippee-ki-yay’: Lawmakers confirm Dunleavy...
    By Alex McCarthy • April 24, 2019 6:40 pm

    A couple votes in particular were heated.

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