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U.S. Rep. Nick Begich told legislators to get on board with the LNG pipeline project. They’ve got questions.

Matt Acuña Buxton - March 13, 2026

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The wrong approach to putting Alaska first

Rich Moniak, Juneau Independent - March 13, 2026

Dunleavy’s election reform bill would restrict early and mail-in voting

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton - January 23, 2025

The roughly two-week timeline for determining the outcome of razor-thin races is nothing new in Alaska elections, but several close, high-profile races in recent years are pushing politicians in Juneau toward significant election reform during this legislative session.

Murkowski will vote against Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Secretary of Defense

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton - January 23, 2025

Alaska's U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski will vote against Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the country's armed forces. The moderate Republican made the comments in a lengthy statement Thursday morning, outlining her opposition to Hegseth's confirmation as Secretary...

Sullivan in hiding on Trump’s blanket pardon of Jan. 6 criminals

Federal Government Dermot Cole - January 22, 2025

Sen. Murkowski: “I do fear the message that is sent to these great men and women that stood by us.”

‘Our schools have fallen behind.’ Alaska Legislature’s majorities open session with call to fund schools

News Matt Acuña Buxton - January 22, 2025

The Alaska Legislature gaveled on Monday, marking the start of the 34th Legislature that will serve the next two years.

The start of the new Alaska Legislature marks a session of hope in 2025

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton - January 21, 2025

Over the past month, I’ve written stories that explore how Alaska’s multipartisan coalitions in both chambers of the state legislature might mesh with Donald Trump’s simultaneous return to the White House.

Independent Ky Holland brings entrepreneurial spirit to Juneau

Economy Matt Acuña Buxton - January 17, 2025

With his fingerprints on more than 70 start-ups in Alaska, incoming Anchorage Rep. Ky Holland boasts many years of developing and promoting new businesses in the 49th state.

Rural Alaska schools face funding shortfall after U.S. House fails to pass bipartisan bill

Education Corinne Smith, Alaska Beacon - January 14, 2025

Districts face budget shortfalls with the failure of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act funding, aimed at schools located near federal lands.

From free lunches to concealed handguns, legislators pitch school policies ahead of the 2025 session

Education Matt Acuña Buxton - January 14, 2025

Alaska’s public education system drew the most attention from lawmakers, with nearly a dozen bills.

Oil and gas lease sale in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge draws no bids

Economy Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon - January 9, 2025

Gwich’in and environmental opponents celebrate the results, while state officials expect the incoming Trump administration to make it easier to drill in the refuge.

Biden signs Murkowski-backed boost to Social Security into law

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton - January 7, 2025

On Sunday, Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act.

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