
Matt Acuña Buxton
Matt is a longtime journalist and longtime nerd for Alaska politics and policy. Alaska became his home in 2011, and he's covered the Legislature and more in newspapers, live threads and blogs.
- Anchorage, Alaska
- 514 Posts
Gara for governor? And the working group gets underway
Does Les have a shot? Who really knows, but his entrance makes for a particularly stark comparison to Gov. Dunleavy.

The success of the Legislature's working group hinges on compromise, so don't hold your breath
The “bicameral nonpartisan working group,” the product of the House Republican minority's threats to shutdown state government, is set to meet today.

Dunleavy has made a real mess of things, but at least there's a silver lining
The veto blunder protects Alaska Permanent Fund and forces legislators to get serious by taking away the easy money.

Dunleavy's short-sighted PFD shenanigans could upend Alaska's budget process
After trying to leverage the shutdown for a big PFD and several other political windfalls, Dunleavy's allies ultimately settled for a "bicameral nonpartisan working group.” But what about next year?

Alaska's saved from the brink of shutdown by a... working group
Alaska was pushed closer to a shutdown than it ever has been by legislators who ultimately settled for a fiscal plan working group.

The clock's ticking if legislators want to avoid a shutdown
Will an agreement come together or will wishlists see nearly 8% of the Alaska workforce laid off on July 1?

Deal coming together to avoid government ‘pause’
🎶 If you want to avoid the shut-down, You’ll agree to what we’ve wrote down 🎶

With shutdown looming, Dunleavy renews push for $2,350 PFD that legislators already rejected
The effective date fight

The firefighter and the arsonist
Four years ago Gov. Walker did all he could to avert a government shutdown, detailing the consequences of failure. Meanwhile, Dunleavy is fanning the flames.

Dunleavy has painted himself into a corner and is trying to sue his way out
There's paint everywhere. It's just a complete mess.
