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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.

Friday In The Sun (October 30)

AK GOP's new girl goes after Giessel, Ira sign trolls Croft, and everyone is running in the valley. Its Friday in the Sun!!!!!

Anchorage School District and Teachers Union Agree To Contract Extension

The Anchorage School District and their teachers union, the Anchorage Education Association, have agreed on the parameters of a labor contract extension.

Americans For Prosperity Start Spring Election Calls

Americans for Prosperity-Alaska sent out an online call for volunteers for this afternoon to make phone calls to spring election voters.

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When The Post’s front page declares: “Republicans are on the verge of ceasing to function as a national party,” it’s time to ask: How did this come to pass?

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Americans' support for the Tea Party has dropped to its lowest level since the movement emerged on the national political scene prior to the 2010 midterm elections.

Friday in the Sun (Oct 23)

Alaska GOP recruits, Rasmuson hits the air, and Demboski chairs purity panels. Its Friday in the Sun!!!!!

Inside the Numbers: Hillary May Not Like The NRA, But America Still Does

Despite a year of blistering criticism from gun control advocates about the National Rifle Association's hard-line stance against gun restrictions amid a spate of mass shootings nationwide, 58% in the U.S. have a favorable opinion of the NRA.

As He Surges In Iowa, Carson’s Campaign Lands in Anchorage

A new Quinnipiac poll released this morning shows Dr. Ben Carson surging in Iowa.   According to the poll Carson now has the support of...

Inside The Numbers: New Polling on Global Warming Bad For Alaska

The top explanations given for global warming are deforestation, oil, coal, and natural gas. That is most of what Alaskans use to fuel our economy.

Right Freaks Out Over Fiscal Education Initiative ***UPDATED***

The Anchorage School District’s (ASD) decision to develop a new educational curriculum for junior high and high school aged student focused on the state’s budget problems is drawing concern from conservative activists.

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