Draining state savings? Lawmakers, economists criticize governor’s budget
Draining state savings? Lawmakers, economists criticize governor’s budget
The Juneau School District’s administration building is at the corner of Glacier Avenue and 12th Street. Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget would not mean more money for the district, administrators said. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau School District’s administration building is at the corner of Glacier Avenue and 12th Street. Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget would not mean more money for the district, administrators said. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Dunleavy backs off cuts, looks to Legislature to rework state spending

Dunleavy backs off cuts, looks to Legislature to rework state spending

Governor calls budget a ‘starting point’ for discussions.

Dunleavy backs off cuts, looks to Legislature to rework state spending
Fred Meyer advertises flu vaccinations via a banner outside its pharmacy on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Fred Meyer advertises flu vaccinations via a banner outside its pharmacy on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Dunleavy halts assistance cuts for disabled, elderly
Dunleavy halts assistance cuts for disabled, elderly
Dunleavy talks cookies and politics at open house
Dunleavy talks cookies and politics at open house
The University of Alaska Southeast campus on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

UA Regents look ahead at reductions, tuition increases

Proposed tuition increases for fiscal year 2021 and 2022 are on the table.

The University of Alaska Southeast campus on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
In this file photo, the Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, Malaspina and Tazlina, hidden from view, are tied up at the Auke Bay Terminal in July 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this file photo, the Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, Malaspina and Tazlina, hidden from view, are tied up at the Auke Bay Terminal in July 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Empire Live: UA Regents meet to discuss 2020 work plan
Empire Live: UA Regents meet to discuss 2020 work plan
University of Alaska regents reject consolidation plan
University of Alaska regents reject consolidation plan
Remaking Alaska’s political map
Remaking Alaska’s political map
Juneau residents march, holding up red dresses to symbolize missing and murdered indigenous women, during the Women’s March on Juneau in front of the Alaska State Capitol on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Feds strive to solve cases for missing, murdered indigenous people

There’s a new initiative, a new task force, and a new bill.

Juneau residents march, holding up red dresses to symbolize missing and murdered indigenous women, during the Women’s March on Juneau in front of the Alaska State Capitol on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Misuse of federal funds? Two Democrats call for investigation over how Alaska spent grant
Misuse of federal funds? Two Democrats call for investigation over how Alaska spent grant
Sign up for health care before Dec. 15 deadline
Sign up for health care before Dec. 15 deadline
Minority spokesman: Gillis confirmed to Alaska House seat
Minority spokesman: Gillis confirmed to Alaska House seat
Dunleavy marks 1st year in office amid turmoil

Dunleavy marks 1st year in office amid turmoil

The governor hopes to move past the rancor.

Dunleavy marks 1st year in office amid turmoil
Recall Dunleavy files motion against Division of Elections
Recall Dunleavy files motion against Division of Elections
State pays back $50,000 over Alaska Hire lawsuit
State pays back $50,000 over Alaska Hire lawsuit
Legislators craft bill to keep Alaska prisoners in state
Legislators craft bill to keep Alaska prisoners in state
Alaska’s campaign finance laws attract national attention
Alaska’s campaign finance laws attract national attention