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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

Commentary

Spiking prices are a reminder Alaska really needs to get off the oil roller coaster

Matt Acuña Buxton - March 11, 2026

Dunleavy’s sales tax proposal flops with legislators, local governments and Alaskans

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton - February 9, 2026

There were a series of hearings the House Finance Committee held on Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s omnibus tax bill on Thursday.

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.

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.

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.

Adam Crum blasted for ‘overall lack of diligence’ on handling $225 million in savings

Economy Dermot Cole - January 21, 2026

This story was originally published by Dermot Cole, Reporting from Alaska. It didn’t take a $350,000 contract with WilmerHale to determine that Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum failed to conduct “rigorous due diligence” when he decided to take up to $225 million in...

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

Spiking prices are a reminder Alaska really needs to get off the oil roller coaster

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