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Legislators call on Alaska election officials to reverse voter purge that hit new citizens

Matt Acuña Buxton - July 31, 2026

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Candy to consultants. Alaska’s campaign finance reports drill down to sweets, but obscure the big ad buys

Matt Acuña Buxton - July 29, 2026

On Juneteenth, Gov. Dunleavy weighs adding a new legal holiday for Alaska

News Alaska Beacon - June 20, 2024

If the governor signs a recently passed bill, Juneteenth would be observed as a state holiday in 2025.

New retirees face months of delays in collecting state pensions; state says it is moving to clear backlog

Economy Dermot Cole - June 19, 2024

Staff shortages continue to plague Alaska’s government services.

Rise in culture wars looms over state elections

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton - June 17, 2024

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.

Alaska lawmakers rejected Dunleavy’s first pick, a talk show host, for a lucrative fish job. His new pick? An ex-talk show host

News Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal - June 14, 2024

Meet Rick Green, the new face of Alaska's fisheries regulation.

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

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton - June 13, 2024

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

Anchorage Mayor-elect LaFrance announces key hires

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton - June 10, 2024

Anchorage Mayor-elect Suzanne LaFrance is shaping her administration.

EPA threatens to step in if Alaska does not update its water pollution limit

Environment James Brooks, Alaska Beacon - June 7, 2024

Does the average Alaskan eat more than a cracker’s worth of fish per day? The answer could have big implications.

Murkowski splits from GOP on contraception bill, Sullivan skips vote

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton - June 7, 2024

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.

Alaska state judge considers fine against backers of ranked choice repeal measure

Elections James Brooks, Alaska Beacon - June 6, 2024

Judge Laura Hartz said at the end of the hearing that she intends to issue a decision by June 21, though it may not be until the following Monday.

Dunleavy leaves home-school families in limbo with continued push for spending on private and religious schools

Education Matt Acuña Buxton - June 6, 2024

Alaska's home-schooling landscape remains uncertain as regulations stall amid the Dunleavy administration's push for private and religious school funding.

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