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The Alaska Marine Highway ferry Malaspina heads up Lynn Canal towards Haines and Skagway from Juneau in 2008. (Juneau Empire File)

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Ferry reshaping group has first meeting

First meeting was brief.

House passes supplemental budget, after several disruptions

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House passes supplemental budget, after several disruptions

After disruption, bill sailed through.

Fair Share Act interests, riles up lawmakers

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Fair Share Act interests, riles up lawmakers

It’s about balance.

A group of mostly Republican lawmakers gather on the steps of the Capitol for an anti-abortion rally Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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House Republicans introduce wave of anti-abortion bills before filing deadlines

Different bills, same goal.

Pebble mine opponents say process is being rushed

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Pebble mine opponents say process is being rushed

Opposition groups to hold town hall.

Peter Segall | Juneau Empire                                Alaska Native Sisterhood Grand President Paulette Moreno (front) speaks at the Alaska Native Issues Forum with Alaska Native Brotherhood Grand President Heather Gurko on Monday.

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Alaska Natives say their voices are being ignored in ferry reshaping group

‘It’s a cultural and spiritual relationship.’

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File                                Clouds swirls over Douglas Island on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018.

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PFDs for land? Gov introduces land vouchers bill

Alaska’s land in Alaskan hands.

Alaska Native leaders say racial discrimination still affects communities

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Alaska Native leaders say racial discrimination still affects communities

Native Issues Forum gets emotional for speakers.

US Senators to address Alaska Legislature

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US Senators to address Alaska Legislature

Murkowski will speak on Tuesday.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File                                The Juneau School District’s administration building is at the corner of Glacier Avenue and 12th Street.

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Senators weigh extending bond debt moratorium

Bond payments could come back, but at lower rates.

Bill would require state to officially recognize Alaska’s 229 tribes

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Bill would require state to officially recognize Alaska’s 229 tribes

Tribes are already recognized federally.

Senator kicked off committee for breaking caucus rule has bill to end caucus rule

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Senator kicked off committee for breaking caucus rule has bill to end caucus rule

It’s GOP vs Republicans.

Chief Justice says courts don’t have optional programs, calls for more funding

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Chief Justice says courts don’t have optional programs, calls for more funding

Judiciary is strong, but needs help.

‘Start them up!’: Ferry supporters demand action

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‘Start them up!’: Ferry supporters demand action

They want their boats.

Schools are holding fast in a time of deep cuts

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Schools are holding fast in a time of deep cuts

There’s more to education than schools.

Lawmakers: Ferries will struggle even with small cash infusion

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Lawmakers: Ferries will struggle even with small cash infusion

Recent funding just scratches surface of needs.

Governor begins town hall series on Monday

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Governor begins town hall series on Monday

PFD change needs a vote, governor said.

Alaskans win thousands in state’s first ever PFD raffle

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Alaskans win thousands in state’s first ever PFD raffle

Donations from PFD turned into huge payouts.

Once again, veto override fails

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Once again, veto override fails

45 is a hard number to reach.

The Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Lawmakers get gloomy budget forecast

State can’t keep spending like it is, analysts say.