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    Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, introduces Senate Bill 22 to the Senate Resources Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. The bill would allow organizations to obtain permits and enhance the habitat of shellfish in hopes of improving the seafood industry. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
    Stevens hopes gov can negotiate with Legislature on...
    By Michael Armstrong • March 20, 2019 5:30 am

    With the Alaska Legislature now in session more than 45 days, the big issue remains the Procrustean budget proposed by…

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    Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire File)
    Dunleavy forums to begin in Kenai
    By Victoria Petersen • March 20, 2019 1:30 am

    ‘These presentations will outline our vision for Alaska’

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    Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, introduces Senate Bill 22 to the Senate Resources Committee at the Capitol on Jan. 30. The bill would allow organizations to obtain permits and enhance the habitat of shellfish in hopes of improving the seafood industry. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire)                                Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, introduces Senate Bill 22 to the Senate Resources Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. The bill would allow organizations to obtain permits and enhance the habitat of shellfish in hopes of improving the seafood industry. (Michael Penn/Juneau Empire)
    Peninsula educators support early funding for education
    By Victoria Petersen • March 20, 2019 1:30 am

    Last week, Sen. Mia Costello, R-Anchorage, introduced a constitutional amendment guaranteeing early funding for state K-12 public education. Several state…

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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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    Alaska approves regulations for marijuana consumption in retail...
    By Mollie Barnes • March 12, 2019 6:30 pm

    But don’t expect an influx in smoking cafes.

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    An aerial shows the footprint of the test well drilled in the mid-1980s on land owned by the Kaktovik Native village corporation within the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The well is 14 miles east of Kaktovik and the melting the Beaufort Sea is at the top of the picture. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
    Senate passes ANWR resolution urging lease sales
    By Kevin Baird • March 6, 2019 5:30 pm

    It will go to the House next.

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    Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race defending champion Joar Ulsom, of Norway, talks to fans before the ceremonial start of this year’s race Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Anchorage, Alaska. Ulsom and 51 other mushers will officially start the race Sunday, March 3, 2019, in Willow, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen
    Norwegian maintains Iditarod lead
    By Rachel D’oro Associated Press • March 6, 2019 5:30 am

    ANCHORAGE (AP) — Norwegian musher Joar Ulsom retook the lead in the world’s most famous sled dog race, but he…

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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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    Kevin Clarkson, Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s choice for Attorney General, answers questions in front of the House Judiciary Committee on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
    AG designee says only 10 percent of his...
    By Mollie Barnes • February 27, 2019 3:30 pm

    Clarkson says it’s not his job to support the law, it’s to enforce it.

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    Nikoosh Carlo, left, and Michael LeVine, members of Gov. Bill Walker’s climate change task force, talk about upcoming recommendations on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
    Dunleavy dissolves climate change action team
    By Alex McCarthy • February 27, 2019 3:30 pm

    The team was supposed to last until 2020.

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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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