The Sunday Minefield – March 10, 2024
March 10, 2024
We are approaching the halfway mark of the constitutional 120-day legislative session. The March 14 deadline for Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) to…
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The Sunday Minefield – April 14, 2024
Jeff Landfield April 14, 2024
Today is day 90 of the legislative session! Folk Fest was held this week in Juneau. In addition to some really good music the smell of marijuana and BO was strong in the vicinity of downtown. By some miracle, and not without challenges, the House and Senate were able to meet their agreed upon deadline and exchange budgets on…
The Sunday Minefield – March 3, 2024
Jeff Landfield March 3, 2024
I hope everyone in Anchorage has been enjoying Fur Rondy! We are more than halfway through the “90-day” statutory session, but for those paying…
The Sunday Minefield – February 25, 2024
Jeff Landfield February 26, 2024
It’s the Monday Minefield this week. I have been in Olympia and Seattle this weekend working on a story and had a busy weekend!…
The Sunday Minefield – February 18, 2024
Jeff Landfield February 18, 2024
As we enter the sixth week of the legislative session, things are looking to heat up again tomorrow in the House on the omnibus…
The Sunday Minefield – February 11, 2024
Jeff Landfield February 11, 2024
I hope everyone enjoyed the awesome Super Bowl game that ended in overtime! I watched it at a friend’s house in Auke Bay with…
The Sunday Minefield – February 4, 2024
Jeff Landfield February 4, 2024
Week three of the legislative session felt comparatively normal compared to the first two weeks. Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) gave his annual…
The Sunday Minefield – January 28, 2024
Jeff Landfield January 28, 2024
While the second week of session was not as wild as the first, it was nonetheless eventful. After spending a lot of time juicing…
The Sunday Minefield – January 21, 2024
Jeff Landfield January 21, 2024
The second session of the 33rd Alaska Legislature kicked off on Tuesday. Saying things started off loose is a bit of an understatement. First,…
The Sunday Minefield – January 14, 2024
Jeff Landfield January 14, 2024
The second session of the 33rd Alaska Legislature starts on Tuesday! Juneau is getting absolutely dumped on with snow. So far, all the flights…
The Sunday Minefield – January 7, 2024
Jeff Landfield January 7, 2024
It’s the first Sunday Minefield of 2024! The second session of the 33rd Alaska Legislature starts in nine days. Legislators and staffers from around…
The Sunday Minefield – December 31, 2023
Jeff Landfield December 31, 2023
Well, 2023 is about to come to an end. I wish everyone a very Happy New Year! I hope everyone has a good time…
The Sunday Minefield – December 24, 2023
Jeff Landfield December 24, 2023
Merry Christmas to all the Landmine readers! For those of us living in Southcentral, we are all going to have an extra white Christmas…
The Sunday Minefield – December 17, 2023
Jeff Landfield December 17, 2023
I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. Christmas Eve is just a week away, and session begins in a month. Governor Mike Dunleavy…
The Sunday Minefield – December 10, 2023
Jeff Landfield December 10, 2023
Christmas Eve is just two weeks away and Hanukkah started this week. More snow is on the way to Southcentral, with many areas under…
The Sunday Minefield – December 3, 2023
Jeff Landfield December 3, 2023
It’s already December! Christmas is three weeks away. The New Year is four weeks away. And the start of the next legislative session is…