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Sullivan says ICE has his ‘full support’ after Soldotna kindergartener and family snatched by officers

Politics Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan told legislators that he wasn't aware that ICE officers this week detained a 5-year-old Soldotna kindergartener, two teenage siblings and their mother during his annual address today, but he affirmed his broad support of...
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Cascade Point Ferry Terminal raises concerns among Southeast residents

Environment Rachel Levy -
The public comment period regarding Phase 1 of the Cascade Point Ferry Terminal project closed last month and left many Southeast Alaskans frustrated. 
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Dunleavy’s sales tax proposal flops with legislators, local governments and Alaskans

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton -
There were a series of hearings the House Finance Committee held on Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s omnibus tax bill on Thursday.
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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 -
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.
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Sound off: Tell legislators what you think about the governor’s sales tax plan

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
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.  
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JKT hopes to bring the bipartisan coalition mindset to the governor’s office

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
Sitka Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has officially joined the race for governor, making him the third Democrat and 16th candidate to join the race.
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Most new taxes would hit working-class Alaskans harder than the rich, report finds

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
A new report released last week dives into the nuances of different budget-balancing tactics and how they impact jobs and household income.
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Dunleavy’s fiscal plan: Sales tax for you, tax cuts for corporations

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s omnibus tax bill landed with a thud on Monday.
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Light on specifics, Dunleavy says his yet-to-be-introduced fiscal plan ‘could work’

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Gov. Mike Dunleavy gave his final State of the State address last week.
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With Dunleavy’s sales tax proposal on the horizon, GOP legislators vote down corporate tax bill

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