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Matt Acuña Buxton is a long-time political reporter who has written for the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner and The Midnight Sun political blog. He also authors the daily politics newsletter, The Alaska Memo, and can frequently be found live-tweeting public meetings on Bluesky.
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In higher revenue forecast, legislators see lifelines for schools, energy and snow removal

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State expects revenue boost, igniting discussions among legislators on budget priorities, including education, snow removal, and infrastructure upkeep.
Commentary

There’s a good reason legislators didn’t rush to meet Gov. Dunleavy’s education demands

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And in the 14 working days since the governor delivered his demands, his hypothetical legislation never materialized.
Education

Legislature in the dark on the eve of Gov. Dunleavy’s education bill veto deadline

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Legislative leaders work to negotiate with Governor Mike Dunleavy before the deadline for a pivotal education bill, facing uncertainty over his potential veto.
News

Alaska Legislature votes down most of Gov. Dunleavy’s executive orders

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Alaska lawmakers block most of the Governor's ambitious executive orders, wary of centralized power and diminished public input.
News

As vote nears, even Republicans are pointing out the problems with Dunleavy’s executive orders

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Lawmakers tackle Gov. Mike Dunleavy's executive orders, igniting discussions on power dynamics and checks and balances.
Education

Little evidence or support for Dunleavy’s $180 million study on teacher bonuses

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Senators weigh the controversial $180 million teacher bonus proposal by Gov. Mike Dunleavy amid minimal evidence and public support, raising questions about its impact and affordability.
State Government

Alaska Senate plans hard look at Dunleavy’s education demands

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Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s threat to veto the Alaska Legislature’s education bill unless he gets a second bill filled with his priorities hasn’t exactly...
Economy

Alaska’s budget crunch looms over school funding debate

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Alaska faces budgetary challenges as legislators grapple with funding priorities, with limited room for new expenses.
Politics

GOP anti-abortion bill redefining life blasted as a cruel waste of time

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HB107 faces fierce opposition as Alaskans unite to protect women's autonomy.
Education

Dunleavy threatens to kill education deal if his priorities aren’t included

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Governor Dunleavy plays hardball with the education bill, insisting on his teacher bonus plan and charter school expansion.
Education

Legislature approves education deal, setting up another showdown with Dunleavy

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Alaska Senate approves education compromise despite Governor Dunleavy's criticism, setting stage for potential veto.
Politics

Alaska GOP bill redefining ‘life’ could lead to murder charges for abortions

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Alaska GOP's House Bill 107 sparks controversy by redefining 'life' and 'person,' prompting fears of criminalizing abortion providers.
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