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Peter Segall | Juneau Empire Sen. Mike Shower, R-Wasilla, speaks about ratifying Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s appropriations of federal funds on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Representatives leave Capitol while Senate finishes business

Things are moving fast.

Courtesy photo | Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy Gov. Mike Dunleavy at a press conference in Anchorage on Monday, May 11, 2020. Dunleavy had hoped to send out federal funds using a limited legal process, saying expediency was key. But a Juneau man’s lawsuit is calling lawmakers back to the Capitol.

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Lawsuit brings lawmakers back to Juneau

They want to OK funding by Wednesday.

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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New bills could bring more coronavirus relief money, spending flexibility

A change is gonna come.

The City and Borough of Juneau is expecting $53 million in federal relief, but what it can be used on is still not entirely clear. The Assembly Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the funds Wednesday evening. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

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CARES Act money is coming, but use is still unclear

Congress could change the rules.

Lawmakers could be headed back to Juneau if the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee doesn’t approve the governor’s plans for allocating federal COVID-19 relief money. Some legislators say there are legal complications with the process chosen by the governor. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

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Lawmakers scrap critical meeting on relief funds

It’s been postponed to Monday

Tribes, conservationists, urge action on transboundary mining

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Tribes, conservationists, urge action on transboundary mining

Concern remains even during a pandemic

Juneauites gathered signatures to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy in late February. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Recall Dunleavy to lauch mail-in signature drive

Early June is the goal.

Jim Johnsen, president of the University of Alaska, speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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University of Alaska announces furloughs for top leaders

Top University of Alaska administrators, including President Jim Johnsen, will be subject to mandatory furloughs to help address…

Population projections run into a pandemic

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Population projections run into a pandemic

State has net zero or negative growth.

Alaska’s congressional delegation, from left to right: Sens. Dan Sullivan, Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Don Young, all Republicans.

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Next wave of aid on its way, Alaska delegation says

No other option.

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Lifting health mandates could lead to virus ‘rebound’

A quick return to business as usual could cause a significant uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases…

The budget is passed and lawmakers have gone home

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The budget is passed and lawmakers have gone home

Now, it’s time to wait and see.

Bills are passed, but stalled as final details hammered out

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Bills are passed, but stalled as final details hammered out

Work is going full speed.

Alaska state Rep. David Eastman sits at his desk on the House floor in Juneau, Alaska, Monday, March 23, 2020. Eastman, a Wasilla Republican, has been critical of the Legislature’s planning around the coronavirus. Rep. Sharon Jackson also wore a mask on the House floor Monday. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

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Senate passes $12 billion budget, moves to adjourn early

Put’s a strain on state savings.

House Speaker Rep. Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, seated, speaks with other members of the House during an at ease on Monday, March 16, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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House gets tied up trying to address pandemic

Suspension resolution suspended.

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and State health officials updated the media on Monday, March 2, 2020, on the status of novel coronavirus preparedness. (Courtesy photo | Office of the Governor)

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Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed

‘No reason to panic.’

Initiative would bring ranked-choice voting, other changes to Alaska

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Initiative would bring ranked-choice voting, other changes to Alaska

Better or more confusing?

Resource development made Alaska: An interview with Senate President Cathy Giessel

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Resource development made Alaska: An interview with Senate President Cathy Giessel

She saw Alaska to grow.

House bill would drastically reduce PFD

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House bill would drastically reduce PFD

20% of ERA draw for PFDs.

Peter Segall | Juneau Empire From left: House Speaker Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, and House Finance Committee co-chairs Rep. Neal Foster, D-Nome, and Rep. Jennifer Johnston, R-Anchorage, meet with reporters following a vote of the budget on Tuesday.

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House sends a budget bill to Senate, without a PFD

PFD fight is still ahead.