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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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Let's wildly speculate about the special election

Who’s going to run for Don Young’s seat? Who’s not going to run for Don Young’s seat? Who's going to win Don Young's seat? Who knows!

Let's wildly speculate about the special election
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June 11 is the date for the special primary election to fill Congressman Young's term

And it'll be by mail.

June 11 is the date for the special primary election to fill Congressman Young's term
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Alaska Supreme Court considers greater checks on Alaska Redistricting Board

From the "hard look" standard to the Open Meetings Act to the standard of evidence for gerrymandering, the Alaska Supreme Court heard oral arguments on greater controls over the process.

Alaska Supreme Court considers greater checks on Alaska Redistricting Board
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Alaska Congressman Don Young, dean of the house, has died at 88

State law requires it to be filled through a special election, which would be conducted with a special primary election between 60 and 90 days from now followed by a special election 60 days later.

Alaska Congressman Don Young, dean of the house, has died at 88
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Previewing the redistricting trial's date with the Alaska Supreme Court

Let's break down the main issues at hand. And in non-redistricting news, the House passes campaign contribution limits.

Previewing the redistricting trial's date with the Alaska Supreme Court
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Legislature oks subpoenas as investigation into firing of APFC’s Rodell escalates

Also, at long last, the House passes bills that have been the subject of lengthy amendment sessions. Meanwhile, the Senate breezes through anti-vax legislation that has a sneaky clause.

Legislature oks subpoenas as investigation into firing of APFC’s Rodell escalates
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Republican legislator's bias proves hairstyle protection bill is needed

Also: Testimony on the anti-trans athlete bill; The House Republicans go to bat for unlimited money in politics; and Dunleavy boasts about windfall... by asking for the same thing.

Republican legislator's bias proves hairstyle protection bill is needed
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What are we even doing anymore?

We’re nearly two months into the legislative session. The oil revenue rollercoaster is taking us on another ride while the House minority bogs things down with unhinged amendments.

What are we even doing anymore?
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Dunleavy admin wants to keep the door open on Russian investments

The Legislature is considering legislation that would force the state to divest with few exceptions. The Dunleavy administration previewed legislation that would only clamp down on a fraction.

Dunleavy admin wants to keep the door open on Russian investments
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House votes repeal law allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to be married

The decision wasn't unanimous.

House votes repeal law allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to be married