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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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What to expect when you're expecting (election results)

While we wait for more results next week, let's take a look at how the Legislature is starting to shape up and what to watch for with the close ones.

What to expect when you're expecting (election results)
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Five too-early takeaways from Alaska's election

We really won't know the full outcome of Alaska's election until the RCV tabulation on Nov. 23.

Five too-early takeaways from Alaska's election
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What's at stake?

In today’s belated edition, I wanted to talk about a story that reminded me about why it all matters and what’s at stake with one of Alaska’s biggest elections.

What's at stake?
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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'