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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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It's initiative season!

Labor law reforms and a couple election measures, for good measure, could be on their way to the 2024 ballot.

It's initiative season!
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In the weed(s)

Notes from the world of freelancing for a marijuana mag.

In the weed(s)
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'Whether by design or through sheer incompetence.'

The first major campaign complaint is here.

'Whether by design or through sheer incompetence.'
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‘Relying on ‘corporate assurances’’

A look at the upcoming Supreme Court arguments and what advocates say is at stake.

‘Relying on ‘corporate assurances’’
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A veto for what? A look at Dunleavy's attack on education

Hmmm. Seems like a trend.

A veto for what? A look at Dunleavy's attack on education
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'Pro-family' Dunleavy vetoes pro-family spending

There's very little pro-family in this pro-family governor.

'Pro-family' Dunleavy vetoes pro-family spending
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'Overjoyed.'

ICWA upheld, the race for Anchorage mayor, the video of the latest creep to be booted from the Dunleavy administration and the campaign finance initiative.

'Overjoyed.'
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Sullivan, Dunleavy predictably rush to Trump’s defense/Board of Education advances regulations singling out trans students

Good morning, Alaska! It’s Monday, June 12. In this edition: While I was busy goofing around with AI-generated art of legislators, half of Alaska’s statewide elected officials were rushing to the former President’s defense in just about the most predictable fashion possible. Without waiting to see what

Sullivan, Dunleavy predictably rush to Trump’s defense/Board of Education advances regulations singling out trans students
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The Good, The Bad and—wait—Who?

The 2023 Alaska Legislator rankings are here!

The Good, The Bad and—wait—Who?
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'A spicy metaphor' and Dunleavy's sophomoric slump

In nearly five years in office, the Dunleavy administration has found plenty of ways to be vulgar.

'A spicy metaphor' and Dunleavy's sophomoric slump