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Matt Acuña Buxton
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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.
Politics

Ethics panel dismisses one of two complaints against Rep. Eastman

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Alaska House Ethics Subcommittee dismisses a complaint against Rep. David Eastman for allegedly using state resources to support "Freedom Convoy."
Education

Alaska House approves breakthrough agreement to increase school funding

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The deal calls for a $680 increase to the base student allocation, which would make permanent the one-time increase approved by legislators last year. But, the figure falls short of the $1,413 increase requested by educators.
Education

House Republicans reject all school funding increases on first day of education amendments

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Collapse of omnibus education bill halts baseline school funding increase, leaving focus on boosting internet speeds for remote schools, with amendments pending.
Education

House GOP’s education bill hits another snag

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The House Majority’s 20 Republican members voted for advancing the omnibus, but every other member of the House — the 16 members of the Minority, the three non-Republicans in the Majority, and the caucus-less far-right Rep. David Eastman — voted against it.
Federal Government

Legislators seek answers on state’s rejected transportation plan

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The statewide transportation improvement plan is a comprehensive plan covering the state’s highways, ferries and other methods of transportation over the next four years. Alaska is alone as the only state to have its plan rejected by the federal government.
State Government

Alaska legislators consider food stamp reform amid backlog

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Alaska lawmakers may change food stamp rules to reduce backlog and help low-income families save.
Politics

Vance apologizes for complaining tribal justice hearing excluded white women

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During Monday’s floor session, Rep. Sarah Vance offered an apology of sorts. She called her comments “less than gracious” and said it wasn’t her intention to minimize the issues facing Alaska Native women.
Commentary

Six takeaways from Dunleavy’s bizarre news conference

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Governor Mike Dunleavy's recent news conference was characterized by rambling diatribes and bizarre assertions.
Federal Government

Gov. Dunleavy backs Texas’ standoff with federal government, dismisses talk of Civil War

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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy voices support for Texas in its border standoff with the federal government, signaling intent to deploy the Alaska National Guard pending legislative funding.
Oil & Gas

With looming gas shortages, Alaska legislators question underperforming Cook Inlet fields

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Enstar officials' warning about nearing gas depletion prompts talks on gas shortages and strategies to boost Cook Inlet production.
Education

School administrators plea with legislators for increased funding

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School districts face the possibility of larger classes, fewer teachers and closures due to stagnant education budgets.
State Government

Voter roll bill passes Alaska House with bipartisan support

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The legislation would reduce the time required to remove someone from the state’s voter rolls from eight years to six years.
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