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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.

Inside The Numbers: Tea Party Support At New Low

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.

Murkowski Accuses UAF of Negligence In Sex Assault Cases

Murkowski Accuses UAF of Negligence In Sex Assault Cases

Halter Beats Devilbiss For Mat-Su Mayor

The Mat-Su Borough has released updated election results for the October 6th elections. The new numbers show Vern Halter winning the Mat-su mayor's race over incumbent Larry Devilbiss.

Don Young Launches New Radio Ad

Don Young Launches New Radio Ad

Weed Advocates Push For On Site Consumption

Sponsors of Ballot Measure 2, the initiative that legalized marijuana for adults in Alaska, are urging the state Marijuana Control Board (MCB) to create a licensing process and regulations for marijuana businesses at which adults can purchase and consume marijuana.

Friday in the Sun (Oct 16)

Dems pulling together to elect their guy, Republicans ignoring their girl, and union fraud finally on trial. Its Friday in the Sun!!!

Alaska Chamber Sets Legislative Priorities

The Alaska Chamber held their annual meeting in Fairbanks this week where they discussed and voted on the legislative priorities to lobby state and federal officials on in the coming year.

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