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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

New polling favors LaFrance in Anchorage mayoral race

Anchorage Yarrow Silvers - March 1, 2024

New polling ahead of the April 2 Anchorage mayoral race shows incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson continues to be deeply unpopular with Anchorage voters, and Suzanne LaFrance is in the best position to beat him.

GOP anti-abortion bill redefining life blasted as a cruel waste of time

Politics Matt Acuña Buxton - February 28, 2024

HB107 faces fierce opposition as Alaskans unite to protect women's autonomy.

Dunleavy threatens to kill education deal if his priorities aren’t included

Education Matt Acuña Buxton - February 27, 2024

Governor Dunleavy plays hardball with the education bill, insisting on his teacher bonus plan and charter school expansion.

Legislature approves education deal, setting up another showdown with Dunleavy

Education Matt Acuña Buxton - February 26, 2024

Alaska Senate approves education compromise despite Governor Dunleavy's criticism, setting stage for potential veto.

Lawmakers across the political spectrum should help more Alaskans vote

Commentary Opinion, The Alaska Current - February 26, 2024

A host of laws to make voting easier would benefit Independent, Republican, and Democratic constituents.

Alaska GOP bill redefining ‘life’ could lead to murder charges for abortions

Politics Matt Acuña Buxton - February 23, 2024

Alaska GOP's House Bill 107 sparks controversy by redefining 'life' and 'person,' prompting fears of criminalizing abortion providers.

Alaska lawmaker’s bid to revive stalled green energy policy defines coal as ‘clean’

Oil & Gas Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal - February 23, 2024

Sutton Republican Rep. George Rauscher says he wants to encourage innovation without leaving fossil fuels behind. But one critic is blasting his new bill as a “jumbled mess.”

Ethics panel dismisses one of two complaints against Rep. Eastman

Politics Matt Acuña Buxton - February 23, 2024

Alaska House Ethics Subcommittee dismisses a complaint against Rep. David Eastman for allegedly using state resources to support "Freedom Convoy."

Alaska House approves breakthrough agreement to increase school funding

Education Matt Acuña Buxton - February 23, 2024

The deal calls for a $680 increase to the base student allocation, which would make permanent the one-time increase approved by legislators last year. But, the figure falls short of the $1,413 increase requested by educators.

Alaska AG signs every GOP dog-whistle chain letter

Commentary Dermot Cole - February 22, 2024

Alaska Attorney General Tregarrick Taylor used state resources to add Alaska’s name to a Supreme Court amicus brief supporting Trump’s bid to delay a federal court case against him.

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

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