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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 Twitter.

Reversal of home-school ruling is not quite the victory Dunleavy claims

“This is a huge win for public education and a huge win for families,” Dunleavy said.

Poll: Most Alaskans support this year’s minimum wage initiative

About two in three Alaskans would vote for an initiative to raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2027 and guarantee paid sick leave, according to a new poll.

Alaska Supreme Court hears arguments over whether public subsidy of private and religious schools is a ‘fundamental right’

Governor Dunleavy supports lifting oversight on home-school funding, citing parental rights. Opponents argue it undermines public education.

Public support pushes Anchorage duplex measure over the top

The Anchorage Assembly heard story after story of frustration, heartache and anger from renters and younger homeowners about the city’s housing shortage.

Legislators express bipartisan concern over Alaska Permanent Fund’s direction

Ethical concerns and financial risks shadow Alaska Permanent Fund’s stability, sparking calls for oversight amidst $600M shortfall prediction.

‘We have a housing shortage, so what?’

The question, to me, is what does preserving the city’s quality of life even mean?

City-wide duplex policy seen as a step to address Anchorage’s housing shortage

Making changes to Anchorage’s zoning laws has been an uphill battle. But, it’s one that supporters say is a worthwhile task to address the city’s chronic shortage of housing.

Rise in culture wars looms over state elections

From the trans youth sports ban to the governor’s “Don’t Say Gay” legislation to a fetal personhood bill, the Alaska Legislature saw a sharp rise conservative culture war issues.

Murkowski bucks party, Sullivan sides with Senate GOP to block bill protecting in vitro fertilization

Despite bipartisan endorsements against "false fearmongering," Senate Republicans block legislation safeguarding access to in vitro fertilization.

Mimosas with kickoff? Anchorage now allows restaurants to start serving alcohol at 8 a.m.

Prior to the change, restaurants could not start serving alcohol until 10 a.m., and liquor stores opened at noon on Sundays.

Anchorage Mayor-elect LaFrance announces key hires

Anchorage Mayor-elect Suzanne LaFrance is shaping her administration.

Murkowski splits from GOP on contraception bill, Sullivan skips vote

The measure failed to pass the procedural vote threshold of 60 votes at 51-39. Murkowski and Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins supported the bill.

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