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Six takeaways from Dunleavy’s bizarre news conference

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton -
Governor Mike Dunleavy's recent news conference was characterized by rambling diatribes and bizarre assertions.
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Alaska House GOP’s rush to pass a sweeping education bill could be its undoing

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton -
This commentary was originally published on akmemo.com. The Republican House Majority’s plan to bull-rush its education bill through the legislative process—compressing what normally would be weeks, if not months, of hearings, deliberations and debates into just a few days—is running...
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The status quo governor

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton -
Gov. Mike Dunleavy released his budget proposal outlining a “status quo” spending plan that reflects his status quo politics.
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Consulting contract with former AG violates state procurement regulations

Commentary Dermot Cole -
The contract says Richards will be paid for seven months, but it only includes $50,000 to pay him, which is $34,000 short. This is not an accident.
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Taking Stock of the Albertsons-Kroger Merger

Commentary Opinion, The Alaska Current -
With the two largest grocery chains in Alaska proposing a merger, shoppers and state leaders alike have shared concerns of a monopoly leading to rising grocery costs, the closure of several stores, and less favorable contracts for the stores’...
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Identity, Dreams, and Dislocations: A Personal Story and Injury and Recovery

Arts and Culture The Alaska Current -
This article was originally published in Blister. Only part of our lives is visible to the world. Many of us keep significant parts of ourselves tucked away out of fear of being vulnerable or misunderstood. What follows is a part of...
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Dunleavy’s Investment Whisperer, a Death on the North Slope

Commentary Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
This week’s digest of short news items from across Alaska includes items on the death of a North Slope oil industry engineer who was working for a Hilcorp contractor, an investor who’s been quietly acting as a volunteer advisor...
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Lee Post: It’s Time for a Little Spring Cleaning

Commentary The Alaska Current -
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Lee Post: The Temperature at City Hall is Rising

Commentary The Alaska Current -
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New Poll Shows Most Anchorage Residents Disapprove of Mayor Bronson

Commentary The Alaska Current -
A large majority of Anchorage residents believe the city is on the wrong track and disapprove of the job Mayor Dave Bronson’s done since taking office.  Recent polling commissioned by the 907 Initiative found 71% of respondents believe the city...
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