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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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Dunleavy admin takes new shot at university scholarship fund despite protections he signed

Just days after signing a bill that the courts said would provide certainty for the state's scholarship program, the Dunleavy administration is asking that the fund be left in limbo.

Dunleavy admin takes new shot at university scholarship fund despite protections he signed
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APOC punts on complaint against pro-Dunleavy group, OKs continued spending at ‘own peril’

If it turns out they broke the laws that it sure looks like they're breaking, they could be hit with big fines... or, you know, the cost of doing business nowadays.

APOC punts on complaint against pro-Dunleavy group, OKs continued spending at ‘own peril’
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Grunwald ditches Pierce while Dunleavy says it'd be 'unfair' to judge candidate

"I believe my stepping down at this time is in the best interest of Alaskans and a demonstration of my support for all women, regardless of political affiliation," she said.

Grunwald ditches Pierce while Dunleavy says it'd be 'unfair' to judge candidate
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Long-rumored sexual harassment allegations against Charlie Pierce brought into the light

Sick of the election mailers and calls? Here’s one weird trick to make them stop (vote early)

Long-rumored sexual harassment allegations against Charlie Pierce brought into the light
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A brazen election scheme or clever new loophole? APOC hears latest battle over pro-Dunleavy group

It seems like it will very much hinge on whatever legal technicality separates what may be one of the most brazen violations of election finance law in recent memory and a clever new loophole.

A brazen election scheme or clever new loophole? APOC hears latest battle over pro-Dunleavy group
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Peltola speaks at AFN/APOC expedites latest complaint against Dunleavy/Debate takeaways

It's getting to be a busy time of year!

Peltola speaks at AFN/APOC expedites latest complaint against Dunleavy/Debate takeaways
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Latest complaint alleges pro-Dunleavy group is 'nothing more than smoke and mirrors'

Turns out the real campaign finance complaints are found in the documents you uncover along the way.

Latest complaint alleges pro-Dunleavy group is 'nothing more than smoke and mirrors'
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Looming school closures expose the reality of a 'balanced budget'

And as if to put a fine point on the reality of budget cuts, a slate of proposed school closures stands to impact low-income families more than others.

Looming school closures expose the reality of a 'balanced budget'
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Campaign finance regulators find no evidence of ‘ongoing coordination’ between Dunleavy and PAC

Just a lil’ coordination, as a treat. A regular investigation that was stymied by the groups' refusal to participate will likely be completed after the election.

Campaign finance regulators find no evidence of ‘ongoing coordination’ between Dunleavy and PAC
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APOC hears complaint on Dunleavy coordination and hint at much bigger problems

Was there ever a $3 million contribution?

APOC hears complaint on Dunleavy coordination and hint at much bigger problems