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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.
The Midnight Sun

Alaska’s retirement system falls short for most

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We’ve heard from employees, employers, unions and lawmakers that the state’s current retirement system for public employees—both state and local—just isn’t working. The combination...
The Midnight Sun

Alaska’s state government could run out of money before July, but it probably won’t

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With oil prices down far below the rosy projections the Alaska Legislature had when it passed the budget last year, the state of Alaska...
The Midnight Sun

Alaska House censures Eastman for asking if deaths of abused children are a ‘benefit to society’

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Fewer than 48 hours after Rep. David Eastman made some of the most ghoulish remarks of his time in the Alaska Legislature when he...
The Midnight Sun

Senate President Stevens says Legislature unlikely to approve pay raises for governor, cabinet

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Earlier this year, the State Officers Compensation Commission recommended pay increases for Gov. Mike Dunleavy, Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom and state commissioners that ranged...
The Midnight Sun

Rep. Eastman asks if kids killed by abuse are a ‘benefit to society’ in hearing on childhood trauma

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The House Judiciary Committee’s Monday hearing on childhood trauma—a look at how adverse childhood experiences can cause life-long impacts on everything from a person's...
The Midnight Sun

In her first legislative address, U.S. Rep. Peltola praises Alaska’s bipartisanship

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When U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola stood in front of the joint session of the Alaska Legislature on Friday, she looked out at a group...
The Midnight Sun

Child care providers warn of $30 million shortfall as covid-19 grants expire

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We’ve heard a lot of different reasons for Alaska’s workforce problems and ongoing exodus of Alaskans, but one of the common threads through all...
The Midnight Sun

Dunleavy’s budget amendments add needed money for public defenders, nothing new for schools

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Wednesday was the deadline for Gov. Mike Dunleavy to deliver his amendments to the state budgets. This year didn’t bring the massive, red-alert shake-up...
The Midnight Sun

As state looks for quick fix to workforce shortage, labor argues dependable retirement still key

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On Tuesday, Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued an executive order to review state jobs where a four-year college degree isn’t needed. It’s a largely welcome...
The Midnight Sun

Legislation would require coverage of 12-month supply of contraceptives

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Legislators this week heard legislation that seeks to make life a bit easier for women using prescription contraceptives. House Bill 17 by Fairbanks Democratic Rep....
The Midnight Sun

Anchorage Assembly moves to make Bronson administration records public: ‘We were duped.’

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Amid the growing mountain of controversy facing Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson’s administration—whose many controversies were encapsulated in the latest product of the Anchorage Daily...
The Midnight Sun

Freshmen legislators form informal caucus day after member criticized for being new

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The day after Big Lake Republican Rep. Kevin McCabe told a freshman legislator that she didn't understand how the legislative process works because she...
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