
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.
- Anchorage, Alaska
- 497 Posts
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.

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.

House votes repeal law allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to be married
The decision wasn't unanimous.

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.

Contribution limits are a longshot after Dunleavy sides with unlimited money
Let’s explore what that might mean for campaigning moving forward.

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.

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.

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.

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.
