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Alaska Native activist alleges assault by Wasilla mayor

Alaska Native activist alleges assault by Wasilla mayor

He grabbed her arm without permission.

Alaska Native activist alleges assault by Wasilla mayor
Capitol Live: Session recesses after emotional speeches

Capitol Live: Session recesses after emotional speeches

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Session recesses after emotional speeches
Legislators use ‘symbolic’ vote to deliver verbal smackdown to vetoes

Legislators use ‘symbolic’ vote to deliver verbal smackdown to vetoes

The vote failed, but they said a lot.

Legislators use ‘symbolic’ vote to deliver verbal smackdown to vetoes
Protesters hijacked the legislative special session at Wasilla Middle School on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. (Bill Roth / ADN)

Protestors disrupt legislators in Wasilla with shouts and chants

Storming the special session.

Protesters hijacked the legislative special session at Wasilla Middle School on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. (Bill Roth / ADN)
Capitol Live: Veto override vote fails

Capitol Live: Veto override vote fails

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Veto override vote fails
Perseverance Theatre in Douglas was founded in 1979 by Molly Smith and is currently led by Artistic Director Leslie Ishii and Managing Director Frank Delaney. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Vetoes would ‘sting’ but not doom Perseverance Theatre

Here’s what the losses would mean for Juneau’s theater.

Perseverance Theatre in Douglas was founded in 1979 by Molly Smith and is currently led by Artistic Director Leslie Ishii and Managing Director Frank Delaney. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
‘Save Our Arts’: Juneau artists protest governor’s vetoes
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‘Save Our Arts’: Juneau artists protest governor’s vetoes

“Without art, there is no spirit.”

‘Save Our Arts’: Juneau artists protest governor’s vetoes
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Even ‘right-leaning’ groups, bankers and builders are calling for an override

Even ‘right-leaning’ groups, bankers and builders are calling for an override

They had one message to the governor.

Even ‘right-leaning’ groups, bankers and builders are calling for an override
Senate Finance member Sen. Click Bishop, R-Fairbanks, center, studies the FY20 Budget during a Senate Finance Committee meeting at the Capitol on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, left, and Sen. Chris Birch, R-Anchorage, right, listen in the background. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Legislative finance director points out potential ‘nightmare’ scenario

Time to fear the sweeper?

Senate Finance member Sen. Click Bishop, R-Fairbanks, center, studies the FY20 Budget during a Senate Finance Committee meeting at the Capitol on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, left, and Sen. Chris Birch, R-Anchorage, right, listen in the background. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: There may not be enough lawmakers in Juneau to override vetoes

Capitol Live: There may not be enough lawmakers in Juneau to override vetoes

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: There may not be enough lawmakers in Juneau to override vetoes
With Legislature fractured, override vote uncertain

With Legislature fractured, override vote uncertain

Dueling sessions.

With Legislature fractured, override vote uncertain
‘Override! Override! Override!’ Hundreds turn out in Juneau to protest Dunleavy’s vetoes

‘Override! Override! Override!’ Hundreds turn out in Juneau to protest Dunleavy’s vetoes

The response was overwhelming.

‘Override! Override! Override!’ Hundreds turn out in Juneau to protest Dunleavy’s vetoes
Wasilla contingent calls Juneau session ‘illegitimate’

Wasilla contingent calls Juneau session ‘illegitimate’

They repeated many times that the legislators in Juneau were violating the law.

Wasilla contingent calls Juneau session ‘illegitimate’
Capitol Live: Senate, House leaders answer questions about action-packed first day of special session
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Capitol Live: Senate, House leaders answer questions about action-packed first day of special session

Live updates from the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Senate, House leaders answer questions about action-packed first day of special session
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Special session starts with a manic Monday

Special session starts with a manic Monday

All roads — and planes — may lead to Wednesday.

Special session starts with a manic Monday
Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, D-Sitka, present one of three papers as Rep. Adam Wool, D-Fairbanks, listens during a Bicameral Permanent Fund Working Group at the Capitol on Monday, July 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Legislators call for PFD ‘grand compromise’

Protecting the Permanent Fund will mean give and take.

Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, D-Sitka, present one of three papers as Rep. Adam Wool, D-Fairbanks, listens during a Bicameral Permanent Fund Working Group at the Capitol on Monday, July 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Freshman legislators Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau; Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau; and Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau; reflected on what’s happened so far during a regular and special session and what they’re looking forward to working on next. (Michael Penn| Juneau Empire File)

Juneau legislators share highlights, expectations ahead of special session

There have been some highlights since January.

Freshman legislators Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau; Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau; and Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau; reflected on what’s happened so far during a regular and special session and what they’re looking forward to working on next. (Michael Penn| Juneau Empire File)
Alaska Court System responds to governor’s budget vetoes

Alaska Court System responds to governor’s budget vetoes

FAIRBANKS — The Alaska Court System responded to a pair of vetoes by the state’s Republican governor, including a budget cut related to a ruling… Continue reading

Alaska Court System responds to governor’s budget vetoes
Economists: Dunleavy’s vetoes could result in job losses

Economists: Dunleavy’s vetoes could result in job losses

One of the many consequences.

Economists: Dunleavy’s vetoes could result in job losses
The Alaska State Capitol will be the site of a rally Monday, July 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Veto override rally shaping up to be big

Handful of organizations plan demonstration for Monday

The Alaska State Capitol will be the site of a rally Monday, July 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)