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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.

Courtesy Photo | Environmental Protection Agency                                This Toxic Release Inventory map included in the Environmental Protection Agency’s annual TRI analysis shows facilities throughout the state that reported the release of toxic chemicals to the EPA. Releases include permitted releases and movement of waste rock.

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EPA: Alaska led nation in toxic chemical release

Mining is a big reason why.

‘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.

Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire                                Sealaska Heritage Institute President Rosita Worl and Air Force Lt. Gen. Tom Bussiere, Commander for Alaskan Command, stand together following a day of meetings at SHI’s Walter Soboleff Building.

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Setting it right: Military could apologize for bombarding Alaska Native villages

Three Southeast Alaska villages were bombarded by the military in the 1800s.

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.

This license plate designed by Anita Laulainen was the winning design in the 2017 Alaska Artistic License competition. A surcharge could be attached to plates like this one if a bill heard by the Senate Education Committee Thursday becomes law. The additional charge could be used to provide funding for the Alaska State Council on the Arts. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska State Council on the Arts)

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License plates could be a roadway to revenue

Alaska State Council on the Arts would set the surcharge.

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.

Substance misuse costs the state of Alaska $3.45 billion every year, according to a report released recently by the McDowell Group. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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“Every hour of every day:” the cost of substance misuse in Alaska

Alaskans are paying in money and lives.

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.

Governor extends open invitation to mining industry

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Governor extends open invitation to mining industry

Open for business.

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.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy gives his State of the State speech to a Joint Session of the Alaska Legislature in January 2019 at the Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Dunleavy expected to give State of the State address next week

The governor will likely address the Legislature Monday.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file                                The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina sits at the Auke Bay Terminal on Dec. 9.

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New report recommends corporations, port authorities run Alaska’s ferry system

The governor and lawmakers have been waiting for this report.

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File                                Andy Josephson, D-Anchorage, speaks to the media in this file photo from 2017.

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Legislator proposes adding LGBTQ protections to state hate crime laws

Bill from Anchorage lawmaker follows attack on Sterling woman.

House-passed bill could lead to PFAS cleanup

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House-passed bill could lead to PFAS cleanup

It needs to get past the Senate and President, too.

In this Sept. 23 photo, rescued migrants look at a map of Europe aboard the Ocean Viking humanitarian ship as it sails in the Mediterranean Sea. (AP Photo | Renata Brito)

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Dunleavy agrees to continue accepting refugees

He said the resettlement program is in line with Alaska values.