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Alaska Republicans commandeer anti-smoking bill to legalize ‘super cool’ cigar lounges

Health Matt Acuña Buxton - May 20, 2026

A measure aimed at curbing youth smoking and vaping will now also legalize what one Republican insisted are “super popular, super cool” cigar lounges.

Like-minded candidates for Alaska’s governor meet in pro-Medicaid forum

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton - May 4, 2026

The five candidates most likely to be on the short list of progressive and moderate voters in the 2026 race for Alaska’s next governor shared a stage this week for a forum with a decidedly progressive message.

2.5 million Americans lost food aid in months after passage of GOP megabill, study finds

Federal Government Alaska Beacon - April 8, 2026

At least 2.5 million low-income people quickly lost help affording groceries under a Republican-passed law that added new requirements for the nation’s largest nutrition program.

Alaskans lost $43 million because the GOP let popular health insurance subsidies expire

Health Matt Acuña Buxton - March 25, 2026

Alaskans who relied on federal subsidies to make health insurance nearly affordable lost out on more than $43 million.

The health ‘transformation’ fund touted by Republicans isn’t all it’s cracked up to be

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton - February 27, 2026

At his annual address to lawmakers last week, Sullivan touted the Rural Health Transformation Fund as a landmark achievement.

Despite Sullivan’s attempt to save face, Alaskans’ health insurance costs are set to soar

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton - December 17, 2025

The U.S. House will not take up a vote on extending critical health insurance subsidies.

Legislators are understandably wary about handing Dunleavy a $200 million rural health fund

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton - November 24, 2025

The $50 billion in federal funding over the next five years hopes to address longstanding problems with health care access and affordability in rural areas.

More Alaskans are buying insurance on the marketplace than ever. Rates are set to soar.

Health Matt Acuña Buxton - November 19, 2025

The end of the longest-ever government shutdown came without any meaningful progress on a looming spike in health care costs.

State asks Alaska Supreme Court to roll back abortion access

Health Matt Acuña Buxton - October 31, 2025

Since 2021, Alaskans have had more options to seek abortion care, but a case before the Alaska Supreme Court could change that.

As Begich and Sullivan play the blame game, nearly 70,000 Alaskans are set to lose food stamps

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton - October 21, 2025

Nearly 70,000 disabled and low-income Alaskans are expected to lose access to federal food assistance.

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