Hi! The Alaska Memo is a political newsletter by me, Matt Acuña Buxton, focused on Alaska politics with a dash of Anchorage and a smattering of everywhere else. At the heart of it, my mission is to explain not just what happened but why it matters, bringing in the context and background that I’ve amassed in more than a decade of reporting in Alaska.
Legislators hold firm, override Dunleavy's veto and adjourn
"A day early and before midnight."
Dunleavy says he had a 'moral imperative' to kill school funding bill
Dunleavy, as he reminded everyone several times throughout the hearing, knows best because he was once a teacher.
Small victories, setbacks and rampant uncertainty define this year's session
Big changes are coming for the state, and the biggest one will be a change in governor after the 2026 election.
Legislators unanimously reject Dunleavy appointee with 'particularly disqualifying' views
Tales from the joint confirmation session.
Dunleavy prepares to slash public school funding in fight for half-baked policies
But leave it to Dunleavy to kill a unicorn.
Oversight bill seeks to address 'serious and ongoing problem' with oil tax transparency
The Dunleavy administration's secrecy has created a troubling blind spot where legislators cannot say for sure that Alaska is getting what it rightfully should.
Legislators salvage an education bill as the clock ticks down on the session
As the final days of the session approach, hopes give way to what's doable.
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