Not every healthcare debate needs a witch hunt
May 19, 2026
The Alaska Landmine recently published an opinion piece titled “Bills giving more power to naturopaths are a prescription for quackery” that…
Alaska Landmine Articles
The Sunday Minefield – May 31, 2026
Jeff Landfield May 31, 2026
The candidate filing deadline is tomorrow at 5 pm! There’s been some big last minute surprises including former Governor Bill Walker and former Senator Lesil McGuire both filing letters of intent to run for governor. Some more candidates for governor announced their running mates while some have still yet to name their running mates. Several more people filed to…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Why current Alaska fiscal policy is bound to fail
Brad Keithley
May 24, 2026
The “Sunday” Minefield – May 18, 2026 (Do it live edition!)
Jeff Landfield May 18, 2026
Yes, I know it’s Monday. The last three days in Juneau have been extremely hectic. I was way too tired last night to write…
Bills giving more power to naturopaths are a prescription for quackery
Spenaardvark May 10, 2026
Imagine you’re on a road trip with your family, and your vehicle happens to be the first to reach a new bridge….
The Sunday Minefield – May 10, 2026
Jeff Landfield May 10, 2026
Just ten days remain until the constitutional session limit. In addition to the operating and capital budgets and the gasline bill, there are a…
Alaska still has a path to stronger election integrity
Representative Sarah Vance May 8, 2026
There is good news for Alaskans who want elections that are both secure and trustworthy. Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) just introduced a…
Alaska’s gasline: Facts vs. the ‘Failure Crowd’
Mike Chenault May 8, 2026
The debate surrounding the Alaska LNG Project includes quite a bit of constructive dialogue, but outliers like Bruce Tangeman view this project and Alaska’s...
A few simple gasline questions need to be answered
Bruce Tangeman May 7, 2026
“Well, that escalated quickly.” Those are the words of the stately gentleman Ron Burgundy from “The Anchorman” but also certainly apply to the debate/circus...
More than a convention: Alaska’s moment to lead
Jarret Freeman May 6, 2026
The upcoming Alaska State GOP Convention is more than a meeting of party members. It is a defining moment for the direction of leadership…
The Sunday Minefield – May 3, 2026
Jeff Landfield May 3, 2026
There’s just over two weeks left until the constitutional 121-day session limit on May 20, and much remains to be done. Governor Mike Dunleavy…
Alaska Democratic Party selects Suzanne Downing as 2026 Citizen of the Year
Senators Mike Cronk and Rob Yundt May 1, 2026
At the Alaska Democratic Party’s recent convention in Cordova, Suzanne Downing was unanimously selected as Citizen of the Year due to her tireless work…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: The Permanent Fund Investment Tradeoff: Higher Returns vs. Lower Variability
Brad Keithley May 1, 2026
A recent conversation reminded us of the need to finish an analysis we were challenged to undertake earlier this year concerning Permanent Fund...
The Sunday Minefield – April 26, 2026
Jeff Landfield April 26, 2026
There’s just over three weeks left until the end of the 121-day session on May 20 at midnight. The annual Legislative Skits was held…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Radical obfuscation
Brad Keithley April 24, 2026
One of the most significant frustrations we have with how both the Legislature and the executive branch present and discuss the budget is their...
The greatest risk to Alaska LNG? The Alaska State Legislature
Harold Hollis April 22, 2026
Alaskans often ask me what the greatest risk is to the Final Investment Decision and the ultimate construction of the Alaska LNG Project. My...
Why I am running for the Chugach Electric Board of Directors
Todd Lindley April 21, 2026
To borrow from a regular contributor of the Alaska Landmine, Mr. Brad Keithley, this chart may shed some light on the reality of Southcentral...