Hi! The Alaska Memo is a political newsletter by me, Matt Acuña Buxton, focused on Alaska politics with a dash of Anchorage and a smattering of everywhere else. At the heart of it, my mission is to explain not just what happened but why it matters, bringing in the context and background that I’ve amassed in more than a decade of reporting in Alaska.
New Year, New Platform and a New Session of Hope
A new home for a new year.
AKLEG Day 1: 'There is no way that we can afford that.'
In a day filled with formalities, the 34th Alaska Legislature got underway today. The Senate Majority also gave us a good outline of the session on issues like education funding, worker retention, energy and the budget.
Free lunches and free handgun trainings among legislators' school proposals
Also some free time with the newsletter!
Dunleavy's budget banks on wishful thinking
Trump, take the wheel.
Bluer skies
In a time of grim uncertainty, Alaska has plenty to be thankful for.
Like clockwork
Ballot Measure 2 looks like it could fail. Cue the election deniers.
'Not on my bingo card'
As Trump's second term comes into focus, Dunleavy may be Dun-leavin'.
The silver linings election
The national election was a bummer but Alaska has a lot to look forward to after voters elected a majority of bipartisan-minded legislators.
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