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State health care director is out

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State health care director is out

She’s been in that position since 2012.

State’s top public defender resigns

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State’s top public defender resigns

He’ll stay on until the state finds a replacement.

After hearing from 1,800 Alaskans, House ready to form budget to counter Dunleavy’s

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After hearing from 1,800 Alaskans, House ready to form budget to counter Dunleavy’s

They heard from nearly 2,000 Alaskans.

Ed Jones, of the Alaska Department Fish and Game, speaks at a King Salmon Symposium at Centennial Hall on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. The event was sponsored by the Territorial Sportsmen, Inc. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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‘Mystery of ocean survival’: Experts trying to figure out why salmon are dying at sea

Projections for king salmon are low once again.

Support for Roadless Rule extends through state, country

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Support for Roadless Rule extends through state, country

The Forest Service process marches on.

Members of the public wait to share their thoughts on the governor’s budget to the House Finance Committee at the Alaska State Capitol on Friday, March 22, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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House Finance holds 1st community meeting on budget in Juneau

Dozens of people told lawmakers they’re ready to give to the state.

Sitka Tribe gears up for legal battle

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Sitka Tribe gears up for legal battle

They’ve gotten support in Sitka and Juneau.

Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer, left, speaks next to former legislator Bill Thomas during a ceremony honoring five Tlingit code talkers on Monday, March 18, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Silent in life, Tlingit code talkers finally getting recognition

Their families have only found out in recent years.

‘Justice shouldn’t create more victims’: Former prisoners preach patience for SB 91

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‘Justice shouldn’t create more victims’: Former prisoners preach patience for SB 91

Some critics are blinded by emotion, one re-entry expert says.

A homeless person sleeps on the sidewalk along South Franklin Street on Friday, March 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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State homeless services face cuts under proposed budget

It would be a ‘crippling blow.’

Jason Brune, Commissioner designee for the Department of Conservation, speaks to the House Resources Committee at the Capitol on Friday, March 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Public skeptical of commissioner’s Pebble past

Dozens of people testified Friday afternoon.

Bill would make permanent Alaska Native Heritage Month

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Bill would make permanent Alaska Native Heritage Month

One Native leader called it “progressive.”

Lawmakers question repeal of anti-cruise pollution program

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Lawmakers question repeal of anti-cruise pollution program

It’s paid for by cruise passenger fees.

Dunleavy dissolves climate change action team

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Dunleavy dissolves climate change action team

The team was supposed to last until 2020.

Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Joel H. Bolger speaks to a Joint Session of the Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, and Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon, D-Dillingham, listen from the Speaker’s desk in the House of Representatives. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Alaska’s chief justice requests funding for cybersecurity, highlights new legal tool online

Technology is taking larger role in court system.

Kelly Goode, right, deputy commissioner for the Department of Corrections, sits alongside DOC Administrative Services Director Sylvan Robb, center, and Office of Management and Budget Director Donna Arduin as they present to the Senate Finance Committee on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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State examining sending inmates out of state to save money

The idea is in its early stages.

Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, poses questions to Department of Corrections and Office of Management and Budget officials during a Senate Finance Committee meetingon Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Senators baffled at proposed reductions to public safety departments

Budget staff expected the criticisms.

Donna Arduin, Director of the Office of Budget and Management, left, and Lacey Sanders, Budget Director for OMB, present Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s state budget in front of the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Experts: State could lose tens of thousands of jobs if budget proposal goes through

The budget director says the PFD could help offset losses.

Office of Management and Budget Director Donna Arduin and members of her budget team takes time to explain Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s state budget at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Proposed Medicaid, health care cuts spark outrage

One health care advocate called the budget proposal “outrageous.”

Donna Arduin, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, speaks to House members during an informational meeting at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Legislators brace for unknowns of Dunleavy’s budget

The budget comes out Wednesday.