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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.

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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.

Gara for governor? And the working group gets underway
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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.

The success of the Legislature's working group hinges on compromise, so don't hold your breath
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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 has made a real mess of things, but at least there's a silver lining
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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?

Dunleavy's short-sighted PFD shenanigans could upend Alaska's budget process
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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.

Alaska's saved from the brink of shutdown by a... working group
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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?

The clock's ticking if legislators want to avoid a shutdown
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Deal coming together to avoid government ‘pause’ 

🎶 If you want to avoid the shut-down, You’ll agree to what we’ve wrote down 🎶

Deal coming together to avoid government ‘pause’ 
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With shutdown looming, Dunleavy renews push for $2,350 PFD that legislators already rejected

The effective date fight

With shutdown looming, Dunleavy renews push for $2,350 PFD that legislators already rejected
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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.

The firefighter and the arsonist 
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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.

Dunleavy has painted himself into a corner and is trying to sue his way out