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Alaska’s open primaries and ranked-choice voting set up a new kind of legislative race

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
Under reforms approved by voters in 2020, Alaska has abandoned the traditional semi-closed partisan primaries in favor of open primaries that send the top four finishers to the general election regardless of political affiliation.
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The race for Alaska’s Legislature is set

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
Of the 50 Alaska Legislature races on this year’s ballot, all but eight will be contested.
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Trump conviction doesn’t dampen Alaska Republican congressional candidates’ support

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
Ten people have registered so far to run for Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Several legislative rematches could reshape the Alaska Legislature

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
From razor-thin margins to potential rematches, Alaska gears up for a pivotal election cycle that could reshape the Alaska Legislature.
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Alaska lawmakers pass child care legislation to buoy sector ‘in crisis’

Education Claire Stremple, Alaska Beacon -
The policy changes are accompanied by $7.5 million for child care center grants.
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Anchorage Mayor Bronson concedes race to LaFrance

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
As of Tuesday, Suzanne LaFrance had 53.54% of the vote, while Dave Bronson has 46.46%.
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Anchorage Assembly orders review after leaked texts show shelter contractors rallying votes for Bronson

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Mayor Bronson absent as Assembly grapples with leaked text fallout. Allegations of voter manipulation and possible misconduct loom large over shelter contracts.
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Legislators approve updates for state scholarship program

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
The Alaska Legislature created the Alaska Performance Scholarship in 2011, a merit-based scholarship for younger Alaskans to pursue higher education.
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Alaska legislature approves Juneteenth as an official state holiday

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
“You cannot put a price on celebrating freedom."
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Legislature passes expanded food stamp eligibility in a move to ease backlog

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
The fight against hunger in Alaska just got a boost with bipartisan support for SNAP reform.
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