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Articles by Mollie Barnes
Scientists: Pebble Mine study doesn’t account for all risks
Scientists: Pebble Mine study doesn’t account for all...
By Mollie Barnes • April 3, 2019 5:45 pm

Group says Army Corps study does not pass as credible science.

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Rep. Dan Ortiz, I-Ketchikan, introduces his bill, House Bill 105, to the House Fisheries Committee on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. The bill relates to claims against protection and indemnity insurance policies of vessel owners. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Are you a fisherman who’s been hurt on...
By Mollie Barnes • April 3, 2019 4:30 pm

By fishermen, for fishermen.

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Dr. Suzanne Allen, from Boise, Idaho, gives an overview of the WWAMI School of Medical Education program to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Monday, March 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Tuition assistance for medical students on the chopping...
By Mollie Barnes • March 27, 2019 3:48 pm

Alaska would be the only state in the country to not provide state assistance for medical education.

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Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Governor unveils spending plan for the next decade
By Mollie Barnes • March 27, 2019 2:30 pm

He compares his plan to three other options.

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Rep. Dan Ortiz, I-Ketchikan, right, reacts as Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tompkins, D-Sitka, mentions a bill to move legislative meetings to Anchorage as they speak at the Native Issues Forum with Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, left, and Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, in the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Kiehl: ‘We’re pulling so hard to keep from...
By Mollie Barnes • March 20, 2019 5:07 pm

‘We’re finding ourselves a little short on time and resources to try and move forward.’

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Commissioner Designee Bruce Tangeman presents the state’s revenue forecast to the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
New state revenue forecast slightly more positive for...
By Mollie Barnes • March 20, 2019 5:00 pm

Oil forecast goes from $63 to $69 per barrel.

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U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks during an interview with the Juneau Empire at the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Empire Exclusive: Sen. Sullivan talks Roadless Rule, Medicare,...
By Mollie Barnes • March 20, 2019 7:00 am

Read our full conversation with U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan.

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This graph shows the fare box recovery rate for the Alaska Marine Highway System. (Courtesy)
Beyond the budget: What are the options to...
By Mollie Barnes • March 20, 2019 7:00 am

After hearing hundreds of testimonies, lawmakers say keeping basic service a top priority.

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People pack the room to give public testimony on the Alaska Marine Highway System in the House Transportation and Public Facilities committee on March, 12, 2019 in Juneau, Alaska. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Frustrations run high as many testify in support...
By Mollie Barnes • March 13, 2019 4:48 pm

Many did not get a chance to speak.

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File photo
Alaska approves regulations for marijuana consumption in retail...
By Mollie Barnes • March 12, 2019 6:30 pm

But don’t expect an influx in smoking cafes.

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Juneau Empire reporters Kevin Baird, left, and Mollie Barnes interview Gov. Mike Dunleavy at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Empire Exclusive: Read our full conversation with Gov....
By Mollie Barnes • February 27, 2019 5:00 pm

Gov. says businesses will come back to Alaska if budget is balanced.

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Kevin Clarkson, Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s choice for Attorney General, answers questions in front of the House Judiciary Committee on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
AG designee says only 10 percent of his...
By Mollie Barnes • February 27, 2019 3:30 pm

Clarkson says it’s not his job to support the law, it’s to enforce it.

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Murkowski knocks Green New Deal’s ‘impossible’ timeline, wary of ‘PFD over everything else’
Murkowski knocks Green New Deal’s ‘impossible’ timeline, wary...
By Mollie Barnes • February 20, 2019 5:30 pm

Murkowski talks economy, ANWR, shutdowns and Trump.

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The M/V Tustumena returns to Homer on Aug. 1, 2010, after spending the day in Seldovia, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
Governor proposes cutting ferry funding at the end...
By Mollie Barnes • February 14, 2019 5:30 am

New budget calls for 75 percent reduction

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Marijuana industry testifies against governor’s control board nominee
Marijuana industry testifies against governor’s control board nominee
By Mollie Barnes • February 13, 2019 5:15 pm

“There’s this undercurrent of trying to push back the marijuana industry.”

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US Senator questions Facebook over policies surrounding ivory sales
US Senator questions Facebook over policies surrounding ivory...
By Mollie Barnes • February 6, 2019 4:00 pm

He worked with Alaska Native artists to resolve an issue with Etsy last year.

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