
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
- 520 Posts
Something doesn't add up with Dunleavy's dividend plan
While everybody else has been straining to make the numbers work, Dunleavy's proposal is a pain-free path to big dividends.

The pandemic takes a turn toward personal responsibility
Alaska's covid-19 deaths are solely among the unvaccinated.

Like it or not, the $2,300 PFD is a major turning point
Though whether it’s a turning point for the better or the far worse has yet to be seen.

An ignoble end to session
Even by recent standards, this legislative session has been underwhelming.

Down, but not out
A pep talk about Anchorage, a look at the special session and the speedy end of masking.

Dunleavy's conversation starter on the PFD will end with big cuts or big taxes
"I'm endorsing the beginning of the conversation."

Of confirmations and Anchorage elections
186 appointments, three rejections, seven times as many votes counted and about zero certainty.

Operating budget clears the House with several GOP amendments and one big problem
An anti-abortion amendment pushed by Republicans is almost certain to draw a costly lawsuit, but it's new guidelines on federal money that put a hitch in the plan
