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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 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
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Bill would be a game-changer for child care, so of course there's extreme-right opposition to it

It's an interesting idea, but only if you think parents (specifically mothers) should be able to have a job other than being a parent.

Bill would be a game-changer for child care, so of course there's extreme-right opposition to it
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Contribution limits are a longshot after Dunleavy sides with unlimited money

Let’s explore what that might mean for campaigning moving forward.

Contribution limits are a longshot after Dunleavy sides with unlimited money
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For a Few Unlimited Dollars More. Regulators open the door to unlimited political contributions

Also, the Senate Education Committee heard an anti-trans bill that is, frankly, gross.

For a Few Unlimited Dollars More. Regulators open the door to unlimited political contributions
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House Coalition goes back to 2008 in proposing $1,300 Energy Relief Check

House approves a resolution backing Ukraine and denouncing Russia in a 34-1 vote. Guess who the no vote was.

House Coalition goes back to 2008 in proposing $1,300 Energy Relief Check
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What a week it's been.

Whew, at least it's Friday.

What a week it's been.
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Don’t feed the bears.

Why the extreme right's infatuation with Putin shouldn't be dismissed as yet another turn in the Cult of Trump.

Don’t feed the bears.
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Trump-era decision on Ambler ignored subsistence issues and tribes, argues Biden admin

The decision, which was previewed during Murkowski's address to the Legislature, is a setback for the controversial mining project. She hopes it's temporary.

Trump-era decision on Ambler ignored subsistence issues and tribes, argues Biden admin