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Point of View: Education spending and the future for Alaska’s families
Point of View: Education spending and the future...
By Rep. Sarah Vance • February 20, 2025 2:30 am

As your representative, I want to cut through the confusion surrounding education funding. You deserve the truth. Unfortunately, there’s a…

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Incumbent Rep. Sarah Vance answers questions during a forum hosted by the Homer Chamber of Commerce for Alaska State House District 6 candidates on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
House district 6 hopefuls talk education, economy
By Delcenia Cosman • October 17, 2024 1:30 am

The Homer Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum for State House District 6 candidates on Monday

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4th candidate joins race for House District 6
By Delcenia Cosman • April 25, 2024 1:30 am

Brent Johnson currently serves as president of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly

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Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, speaks on the floor of the Alaska House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. (James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)
Vance introduces constitutional amendment to protect correspondence program...
By Delcenia Cosman • April 25, 2024 1:30 am

If passed by the legislature, the amendment will be presented to voters in upcoming general election

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House District 6 race gets 3rd candidate
By Delcenia Cosman • April 17, 2024 1:30 am

Alana Greear filed a letter of intent to run on April 5

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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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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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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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Alaskans weigh-in on ‘super-sized’ PFD
Alaskans weigh-in on ‘super-sized’ PFD
By Kevin Baird • March 6, 2019 5:23 pm

Most would prefer to fund education, other services

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Jeremy Woodrow, interim executive director of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, speaks to the House Fisheries Committee at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Chinese tariffs challenge Alaska seafood, new markets emerge
By Kevin Baird • February 27, 2019 5:14 pm

Alaska pollock required in school lunches

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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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