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Dunleavy’s Red Pen: Governor’s vetoes take more than $400M out of budget

Dunleavy’s Red Pen: Governor’s vetoes take more than $400M out of budget

Here’s a run-down of what happened today.

Dunleavy’s Red Pen: Governor’s vetoes take more than $400M out of budget
Capitol columns get some care

Capitol columns get some care

Here’s what’s going on.

Capitol columns get some care
Capitol Live: Juneau delegation responds to governor’s vetoes

Capitol Live: Juneau delegation responds to governor’s vetoes

They weigh in on a budget that will impact all Alaskans

Capitol Live: Juneau delegation responds to governor’s vetoes
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during an interview with the Juneau Empire at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. Wednesday he signed a bill that extends the term of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Governor signs bill extending suicide prevention council. Here’s why it’s important.

They set the tone for suicide prevention in Alaska.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during an interview with the Juneau Empire at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. Wednesday he signed a bill that extends the term of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Memo questions Dunleavy authority to call Wasilla session

Memo questions Dunleavy authority to call Wasilla session

This isn’t the first dustup between Dunleavy and lawmakers.

Memo questions Dunleavy authority to call Wasilla session
Alaska lawmakers reject Wasilla as site for special session

Alaska lawmakers reject Wasilla as site for special session

Lawmakers considers it their right to determine the location.

Alaska lawmakers reject Wasilla as site for special session
After news of mistreating children from Alaska and elsewhere, Montana facility closes doors

After news of mistreating children from Alaska and elsewhere, Montana facility closes doors

One Alaska patient was already getting discharged.

After news of mistreating children from Alaska and elsewhere, Montana facility closes doors
This June 14, 2019, photo shows a Wasilla sign on the outskirts of Wasilla, Alaska. Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has called lawmakers into special session in Wasilla beginning July 8, but some lawmakers have expressed concerns over security and logistics with the location more than 500 miles from the state capital of Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Dunleavy pitches hometown Wasilla for special session. Here’s why some are concerned.

It would be the first time an Alaska special session has convened outside the capital.

This June 14, 2019, photo shows a Wasilla sign on the outskirts of Wasilla, Alaska. Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has called lawmakers into special session in Wasilla beginning July 8, but some lawmakers have expressed concerns over security and logistics with the location more than 500 miles from the state capital of Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
Slow trickle of state jobs out of Juneau continues

Slow trickle of state jobs out of Juneau continues

Meanwhile, Anchorage is reaching peak.

Slow trickle of state jobs out of Juneau continues
This Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation map shows PFAS sites through Alaska. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation)

PFAS chemical contamination will cost Alaska millions

The total is going to go up.

This Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation map shows PFAS sites through Alaska. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation)
With state government shutdown looming, university preparing for late, reduced budget

With state government shutdown looming, university preparing for late, reduced budget

The fiscal year starts in less than two weeks.

With state government shutdown looming, university preparing for late, reduced budget
Legislators will collect pay despite not finishing budget on time

Legislators will collect pay despite not finishing budget on time

They’re reinterpreting a law from last year.

Legislators will collect pay despite not finishing budget on time
One session ends as another one is set outside Juneau

One session ends as another one is set outside Juneau

There are numerous concerns with the new location.

One session ends as another one is set outside Juneau
Capitol Live: Governor announces date, location for special session

Capitol Live: Governor announces date, location for special session

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Governor announces date, location for special session
Group of legislators wants to take ‘emotional debate’ out of Permanent Fund

Group of legislators wants to take ‘emotional debate’ out of Permanent Fund

Lawmakers are deeply divided on what to do.

Group of legislators wants to take ‘emotional debate’ out of Permanent Fund
Capitol Live: Legislators try to fit PFD into final budget bill

Capitol Live: Legislators try to fit PFD into final budget bill

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Legislators try to fit PFD into final budget bill
Another special session beckons as PFD vote fails

Another special session beckons as PFD vote fails

Long-term questions are also unanswered.

Another special session beckons as PFD vote fails
Municipal leaders bracing for governor’s vetoes

Municipal leaders bracing for governor’s vetoes

People in City Hall are watching anxiously.

Municipal leaders bracing for governor’s vetoes
Capital budget presents one more chance for PFD amendment

Capital budget presents one more chance for PFD amendment

Time is running out this session.

Capital budget presents one more chance for PFD amendment
Ferry cuts in Legislature budget are heavy, but could have been worse

Ferry cuts in Legislature budget are heavy, but could have been worse

The governor can still veto funding.

Ferry cuts in Legislature budget are heavy, but could have been worse