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Alaska’s public sector pay isn’t competitive and Gov. Dunleavy is in no hurry to change that

News Matt Acuña Buxton - February 5, 2026

If you’ve been wondering when the state is going to finally implement the results of last year’s long-overdue salary study, you’re not alone.

Sound off: Tell legislators what you think about the governor’s sales tax plan

News Matt Acuña Buxton - February 4, 2026

A week after Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced his omnibus fiscal bill, Alaskans will have an opportunity to let lawmakers know what they think of the tax plan.

JKT hopes to bring the bipartisan coalition mindset to the governor’s office

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton - February 4, 2026

Sitka Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has officially joined the race for governor, making him the third Democrat and 16th candidate to join the race.

Most new taxes would hit working-class Alaskans harder than the rich, report finds

News Matt Acuña Buxton - February 2, 2026

A new report released last week dives into the nuances of different budget-balancing tactics and how they impact jobs and household income.

Dunleavy’s fiscal plan: Sales tax for you, tax cuts for corporations

News Matt Acuña Buxton - January 27, 2026

Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s omnibus tax bill landed with a thud on Monday.

‘Our government is out of control,’ Alaska legislator says, calling for end to state aid for ICE

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon - January 26, 2026

Chairs of state military committee ask questions about unconfirmed deployment of U.S. soldiers from Anchorage to Minnesota.

Light on specifics, Dunleavy says his yet-to-be-introduced fiscal plan ‘could work’

News Matt Acuña Buxton - January 26, 2026

Gov. Mike Dunleavy gave his final State of the State address last week.

With Dunleavy’s sales tax proposal on the horizon, GOP legislators vote down corporate tax bill

News Matt Acuña Buxton - January 22, 2026

Legislators from the House and Senate Republican minorities voted en masse to uphold Gov. Mike Dunleavy's veto.

Begich challenger Bill Hill makes a splash in congressional campaign launch

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton - January 22, 2026

Bill Hill, a longtime commercial fisherman and former superintendent of the Bristol Bay School District, joined the race to unseat GOP Rep. Nick Begich.

Alaska Legislature kicks off with a ‘downer’ of an outlook

News Matt Acuña Buxton - January 21, 2026

The Alaska Legislature kicked off its 2026 session on Tuesday with a gloomy outlook thanks to an already-bad fiscal picture.

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