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University officials to consider having one University of Alaska, not three

University officials to consider having one University of Alaska, not three

The schools would have “cookie-cutter” approaches.

University officials to consider having one University of Alaska, not three
Lawsuit pits role of Legislature against power of governor

Lawsuit pits role of Legislature against power of governor

The governor called it “a friendly suit.”

Lawsuit pits role of Legislature against power of governor
House committee gets blowback to PFD proposal

House committee gets blowback to PFD proposal

There were a lot of angry reactions.

House committee gets blowback to PFD proposal
House bill pledges full dividend, but with a catch

House bill pledges full dividend, but with a catch

Bill comes a week into special session.

House bill pledges full dividend, but with a catch
Hundreds protest ‘war on women,’ anti-abortion laws
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Hundreds protest ‘war on women,’ anti-abortion laws

Bills wage ‘war on women,’ speakers say.

Hundreds protest ‘war on women,’ anti-abortion laws
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‘Dangerous and outrageous’: Bill introduced in Alaska House would treat abortion the same as murder

‘Dangerous and outrageous’: Bill introduced in Alaska House would treat abortion the same as murder

It’s familiar territory for David Eastman.

‘Dangerous and outrageous’: Bill introduced in Alaska House would treat abortion the same as murder
Crime bill one step closer to reality

Crime bill one step closer to reality

The governor is happy.

Crime bill one step closer to reality
What the Legislature left on the table: Ferries, addiction treatment, new revenue

What the Legislature left on the table: Ferries, addiction treatment, new revenue

Local lawmakers express disappointment.

What the Legislature left on the table: Ferries, addiction treatment, new revenue
Crime bill vote delayed, could more hold-ups be coming?

Crime bill vote delayed, could more hold-ups be coming?

Legislators discuss new bill, probability of a 30-day special sessions

Crime bill vote delayed, could more hold-ups be coming?
Rally to push back at attempts near and far to ban abortion

Rally to push back at attempts near and far to ban abortion

Two separate events became one.

Rally to push back at attempts near and far to ban abortion
‘Beyond Senate Bill 91’: Crime bill would put more people in prison longer

‘Beyond Senate Bill 91’: Crime bill would put more people in prison longer

The bill is essentially finished.

‘Beyond Senate Bill 91’: Crime bill would put more people in prison longer
Deep ferry cuts on verge of going through

Deep ferry cuts on verge of going through

Winter service would be limited.

Deep ferry cuts on verge of going through
Million dollar special session? Here’s how much it will cost the state.

Million dollar special session? Here’s how much it will cost the state.

Per diem could double the price tag.

Million dollar special session? Here’s how much it will cost the state.
Capitol Live: Crime bill gets rolling as special session begins

Capitol Live: Crime bill gets rolling as special session begins

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Crime bill gets rolling as special session begins
With long list of tasks, Legislature set to begin special session

With long list of tasks, Legislature set to begin special session

They still have major issues to cover.

With long list of tasks, Legislature set to begin special session
Capitol Live: Regular session ends in frazzled fashion
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Capitol Live: Regular session ends in frazzled fashion

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Regular session ends in frazzled fashion
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Bill that would allow Eaglecrest to serve alcohol passes Legislature

Bill that would allow Eaglecrest to serve alcohol passes Legislature

It happened on the final day of regular session.

Bill that would allow Eaglecrest to serve alcohol passes Legislature
Crime bill still hanging unresolved as session nears an end

Crime bill still hanging unresolved as session nears an end

How much of SB 91 should they repeal?

Crime bill still hanging unresolved as session nears an end
Capitol Live: House rejects Senate’s changes to crime bill

Capitol Live: House rejects Senate’s changes to crime bill

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: House rejects Senate’s changes to crime bill
Lawmakers ask why Alaska still has ‘marriage defense’ against spousal rape

Lawmakers ask why Alaska still has ‘marriage defense’ against spousal rape

Marriage can still be used as defense in some assault cases.

Lawmakers ask why Alaska still has ‘marriage defense’ against spousal rape