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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 81: Bronson's losing streak continues

Two years in and several elections later, Bronson has yet to get a boost in Anchorage Assembly races.

Day 81: Bronson's losing streak continues
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Day 80: Hostage takers

Hostage-taking is in the eye of the beholder.

Day 80: Hostage takers
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Day 77: House approves extra school funding

With a catch.

Day 77: House approves extra school funding
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Day 74: The kids are still alright

With testimony 10:1 opposed to the governor's "parents' rights" bill, Alaskans made themselves heard.

Day 74: The kids are still alright
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Day 73: In the 'Parents' Rights' fight, all parents are equal but some are more equal than others

There's very little education in this 'parents' rights' bill.

Day 73: In the 'Parents' Rights' fight, all parents are equal but some are more equal than others
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Day 72: 'It's almost embarrassing'

Fighting over $10,000.

Day 72: 'It's almost embarrassing'
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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'