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Matt Acuña Buxton

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

Anti-ranked choice voting campaign gets hit with nearly $100,000 in fines over church scheme

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Conservative activist and lead organizer Art Mathias is personally responsible for $46,237.50 of the fine.
Anchorage

LaFrance notches 4 more labor group endorsements

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The list of organized labor groups backing former Anchorage Assembly chair Suzanne LaFrance's bid for mayor continues to grow.
Commentary

The status quo governor

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Gov. Mike Dunleavy released his budget proposal outlining a “status quo” spending plan that reflects his status quo politics.
Anchorage

Anchorage Assembly member Cross announces resignation: ‘This is not why God put me on Earth’

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Kevin Cross' seat, which represents Eagle River and Chugiak, will appear on the April ballot.
State Government

Alaska Legislature authorizes lawsuit against Dunleavy over anti-union spending

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Several legislators argued it was critical for the Legislature to defend its authority over the budget.
News

Gov. Dunleavy’s budget proposes flat-funding schools

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The budget proposes letting $87 million in one-time K12 funding expire.
News

Alaska Permanent Fund trustees approve plan to hide CEO reviews from the public

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Under Alaska’s record laws, the performance evaluations of any employee who isn’t part of a union can be considered a public record if its...
Arts and Culture

The last-minute gift guide for the gamer with everything

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Getting a gift for the gamer in your life can be a tricky endeavor.
Anchorage

City, state officials suggest lowering expectations for snow removal in Anchorage

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Before the latest round of snow fell on Anchorage, city and state officials met with members of the Anchorage Assembly on Wednesday to review...
State Government

Campaign regulators deny latest bid to regulate anti-ranked choice voting campaign but order it not to disband

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The Alaska Public Offices Commission has denied a request to expedite the latest complaint against the sprawling campaign backing an initiative to repeal Alaska’s...
Anchorage

Anchorage Assembly overrides Bronson’s vetoes: ‘He just doesn’t quite get it’

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As expected, the Anchorage Assembly successfully voted to override the vetoes far-right Mayor Dave Bronson made to the city’s operating budget at its Tuesday...
Education

Mat-Su school district’s ban on ‘anything political’ violated student’s rights, lawsuit charges

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Tensions have been rising between Mat-Su students and their school board in recent months.
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