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Alaska Democrats: State Rep. Max Gruenberg dies in Juneau
JUNEAU, Alaska - State Representative Max Gruenberg, one of the longest serving members of the state Legislature, died at his home in Juneau on Sunday, Alaska Democrats said. He was 72.
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Colleagues say House Democratic leader fits his role well
JUNEAU, Alaska - Alaska House Democrats have regained prominence after years of limited influence, with their support expected to be critical in passing a budget this session.
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Legislators pay tribute to late state Rep Gruenberg
JUNEAU, Alaska - Legislators paid tribute Tuesday to the late state Rep. Max Gruenberg, remembering the Anchorage Democrat as a kind man and a stickler for details with a penchant for amending bills...
View ArticleThe Latest: House speaker wants details on pipeline plan
JUNEAU, Alaska - The Latest on the proposed natural gas project being pursued by the state of Alaska (all times local):
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Correction: Bipartisan Bowling story
JUNEAU, Alaska - In a story Feb. 16 about a bipartisan bowling league in Juneau, Alaska, The Associated Press reported erroneously the name of a legislative aide. He is James Armstrong, not Jack...
View ArticleLawmaker proposes taxes on legal, illegal marijuana
JUNEAU, Alaska - Marijuana growers in Alaska could see operation expenses spike if a tax and bond bill introduced by an Anchorage lawmaker passes.
View ArticlePolicy lets legislators decide on records releases
JUNEAU, Alaska - Legislative policy leaves Alaska state lawmakers the discretion to decide whether they want to release information from their own records. That stands in contrast to the rules...
View ArticleAlaska legislators to look at how they'll fund the budget
JUNEAU, Alaska - With just under a month left in the legislative session, Alaska lawmakers are trying to figure out how to pay the bills given a steep drop in oil revenue that's left the state mired in...
View ArticleBills propose adding legislators to gas line board
JUNEAU, Alaska - Two Republican lawmakers want to add legislative oversight to the board of an organization that plays a key role in Alaska's natural gas pipeline project development.
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Talks have begun between Alaska House majority, minority
JUNEAU, Alaska - House Speaker Mike Chenault said Thursday that talks are underway with the chamber's Democratic-led minority in an effort to craft a spending and revenue package that can garner broad...
View ArticleHouse votes to limit governor's post-session powers
JUNEAU, Alaska - The Alaska House has voted to limit the governor's ability to accept additional federal funding for a budget item outside of the legislative session.
View ArticleAlaska leaders try to agree on budget plan; oil prices hurt
JUNEAU, Alaska - The collapse in oil prices has left oil-reliant Alaska with a multibillion-dollar budget deficit and few palatable options for digging its way out.
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Lawmakers assess options to wrap work as session's end looms
JUNEAU, Alaska - Legislative leaders planned to weigh their options for completing critical work on a state budget and other key issues as the scheduled end of the session loomed on Sunday.
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Legislators face overtime with big issues unresolved
JUNEAU, Alaska - Alaska legislators on Sunday were headed into overtime as they continued to wrestle with major issues on the session's last scheduled day.
View ArticleThe Latest: Legislature approves military code update
JUNEAU, Alaska - The Latest on issues the Alaska Legislature is addressing on what was scheduled to be its last day in session (all times local):
View ArticleThe Latest: Bill seeks to suspend employee merit raises
JUNEAU, Alaska - The Latest on the extended Alaska legislative session (all times local):
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Walker would like lawmakers to keep working in Juneau
JUNEAU, Alaska - Gov. Bill Walker said Monday that he would like legislators to continue their work in Juneau, even if that means relocating from the Capitol while it undergoes renovation work.
View ArticleThe Latest: Chenault: Panel plans to hear tax credit bill
JUNEAU, Alaska - The Latest on legislative happenings as Alaska lawmakers continue to meet in extended session (all times local):
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Alaska governor calls special session for budget, revenue
JUNEAU, Alaska - Alaska lawmakers faced a special session after failing to reach agreement on a budget deal ahead of a constitutional meeting deadline.
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