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Dunleavy proposes Medicaid, fire funds in supplemental plan
A supplemental spending bill released by Gov. Mike Dunleavy centers largely on firefighting and Medicaid costs, with planned cuts to Medicaid not panning out.
Spokesman: Dunleavy visit to be rescheduled due to weather
Meetings planned by Gov. Mike Dunleavy in Petersburg will need to be rescheduled due to bad weather, a spokesman announced.
Murkowski opposes impeachment trial witnesses
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, whose opinions have been closely watched because of her centrist reputation, issued a five-paragraph statement Friday that declared her opposition to witnesses without mentioning President Donald Trump or registering support for his actions.
Anchorage federal building partially cleared for suspicious package
A federal office building in Anchorage was partially evacuated after security officers detected a suspicious package, a spokesman for the Federal Protective Services said.
Judge halts enforcement of decision in Alaska recall case
A state court judge Wednesday, Jan. 29 put on hold a decision that would have allowed an effort to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy to move to a new signature-gathering phase, a stay intended to provide time for the Alaska Supreme Court to weigh in.
Anchorage Assembly sends alcohol tax measure to April ballot
The Anchorage Assembly has voted to send a 5 percent tax on alcohol to the city's April election ballot.
Investment firm buys Alaska’s largest economic research company
McKinley Capital Management LLC announced Tuesday, Jan. 28 it had acquired McDowell Group, which has operated in Alaska for nearly 50 years
Dunleavy, facing recall threat, seeks action on fiscal plan
Gov. Mike Dunleavy, facing a recall threat fueled during his stormy first year in office, said the state is running out of time to fix its long-running budget deficit.
Lawmakers fail to override vetoes on schools, ferries
The Alaska Legislature failed to override more than $70 million in vetoes dealing with school construction projects and the state ferry system.
Derelict Juneau tugboat comes loose, floats through harbor
A derelict tugboat floated away from the spot where it was anchored in Juneau's Gastineau Channel before eventually running aground, officials said.
