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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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Day 7: 'Denali is more than a mountain.'

Good afternoon, Alaska. It's Day 7 of the legislative session. In this edition: The House today approved a resolution registering its disapproval of Trump's decision to rename Denali, but not before the GOP tried to dilute the message with an "Every Barrel Matters" amendment

Day 7: 'Denali is more than a mountain.'
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Day 3: 'Significant concerns that I cannot overlook.'

In one of the first tests of the Alaska delegation's character during the second Trump presidency, Murkowski stood up and the rest fell in line.

Day 3: 'Significant concerns that I cannot overlook.'
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Day 2: 'An extraordinary burden.' Dunleavy targets mail-in ballots

Dunleavy's election bill is a half-step forward and about five back.

Day 2: 'An extraordinary burden.' Dunleavy targets mail-in ballots
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AKLEG Day 1: 'There is no way that we can afford that.'

In a day filled with formalities, the 34th Alaska Legislature got underway today. The Senate Majority also gave us a good outline of the session on issues like education funding, worker retention, energy and the budget.

AKLEG Day 1: 'There is no way that we can afford that.'
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New Year, New Platform and a New Session of Hope

A new home for a new year.

New Year, New Platform and a New Session of Hope
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Free lunches and free handgun trainings among legislators' school proposals

Also some free time with the newsletter!

Free lunches and free handgun trainings among legislators' school proposals
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Dunleavy's budget banks on wishful thinking

Trump, take the wheel.

Dunleavy's budget banks on wishful thinking
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Bluer skies

In a time of grim uncertainty, Alaska has plenty to be thankful for.

Bluer skies
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Like clockwork

Ballot Measure 2 looks like it could fail. Cue the election deniers.

Like clockwork
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'Not on my bingo card'

As Trump's second term comes into focus, Dunleavy may be Dun-leavin'.

'Not on my bingo card'