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Bills look at PFD’s future, spending cap for Legislature

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Bills look at PFD’s future, spending cap for Legislature

One bill is meant to be a “conversation starter.”

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Dunleavy impatient, unhappy with House as it dives into budget talks

Only one amendment passed Tuesday.

University of Alaska board votes no on education school accreditation

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University of Alaska board votes no on education school accreditation

Nearly 70 percent of the school’s students will be impacted.

Report finds states could share more public school information

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Report finds states could share more public school information

Accessibility remains a goal for annual public reports

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Commission director resigning over rifle sticker complain

ANCHORAGE (AP) — The executive director of the state human rights commission says she will resign, after being…

Scientists: Pebble Mine study doesn’t account for all risks

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Scientists: Pebble Mine study doesn’t account for all risks

Group says Army Corps study does not pass as credible science.

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)

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Are you a fisherman who’s been hurt on the job? This bill could help.

By fishermen, for fishermen.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with Clarion reporters Brian Mazurek, left, and Victoria Petersen 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 sit-down with the governor

Dunleavy talks public safety

Office of Budget and Management Director Donna Arduin, right, weighs in on a discussion of the Kenai Peninsula and state economies during an interview with Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Monday, March 25, 2019, in Kenai, Alaska.

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Dunleavy talks peninsula and state economy

Gov. Mike Dunleavy sits down with Peninsula Clarion reporters

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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Dunleavy talks education

The second part in the Clarion’s sit-down with the governor

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)

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Tuition assistance for medical students on the chopping block

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

Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Governor unveils spending plan for the next decade

He compares his plan to three other options.

Protesters stand outside the Cannery Lodge in Kenai, Alaska, ahead of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s presentation about his proposed budget on March 26, 2019. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Dunleavy kicks off roadshow in Kenai

Gov. Mike Dunleavy launched his statewide roadshow on Monday with a presentation and panel discussion at the Cannery…