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Matt Acuña Buxton

Matt is a longtime journalist and longtime nerd for Alaska politics and policy. Alaska became his home in 2011, and he's covered the Legislature and more in newspapers, live threads and blogs.

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Day 71: Mines over matter

Amendments in the House Finance Committee seemed to frequently pit resource development against education. Resource development won more often than not, but education still notched a significant win.

Day 71: Mines over matter
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Day 70: 'Other options and other players'

Bringing balance back to the budget picture.

Day 70: 'Other options and other players'
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Day 65: 'A quarter tank of gas'

The House Education Committee advances a much-reduced BSA bill.

Day 65: 'A quarter tank of gas'
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Day 64: 'It all has to pencil out'

The budget, dividends and current-year deficits.

Day 64: 'It all has to pencil out'
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Day 63: Sound off on the budget

It's all about the budget.

Day 63: Sound off on the budget
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Day 59: The kids are alright

It's some of the adults I'm worried about.

Day 59: The kids are alright
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Day 58: Education funding uncertainty

"My personal position is that it's clear to me that education needs some sort of funding in order to continue."

Day 58: Education funding uncertainty
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Day 57: Willow approved

And a lawsuit has already been filed.

Day 57: Willow approved
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Day 51: Dunleavy's Don't Say 'Don't Say Gay bill' bill

Turns out the reports of Dunleavy’s moderation are greatly exaggerated.

Day 51: Dunleavy's Don't Say 'Don't Say Gay bill' bill
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Day 50: Legislature nixes pay raises for Dunleavy and his cabinet

Also, a path forward on education funding is coming together. And the House Judiciary Committee is operating about like you'd expect it to.

Day 50: Legislature nixes pay raises for Dunleavy and his cabinet