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The Sunday Minefield – April 19, 2026

Jeff Landfield   April 19, 2026

Today is day 90 of the 121-day legislative session, which ends on May 20 at midnight. The end will be here before we know it. I spent the week in Washington D.C. for the Alaska on the Hill event. The House passed the operating budget this week, but they have not yet transmitted it to the Senate. They are…

Review: Heated Rivalry – Episode Four – “Rose”

Jacob Hersh
April 18, 2026

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Here we go again

Brad Keithley
April 17, 2026

Why I voted no on HB 194 and why it matters for Alaska

Representative Carolyn Hall
April 17, 2026

The Sunday Minefield – April 12, 2026

Jeff Landfield
April 12, 2026

Fishy: Mary Peltola says she wants to stop trawlers before hanging out with trawlers

Jeff Landfield   April 10, 2026

Democrat Mary Peltola, the former representative challenging Senator Dan Sullivan (R - Alaska), recently took a trip to several Western Alaska villages.

Does integrity fly out the window the moment you’re elected?

Mike Nield   April 10, 2026

When I think of the levels of government in Alaska I think of the Spiderman memes where all three are pointing…

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Why a dedicated “Education Fund” would undermine a long-term fiscal plan

Brad Keithley   April 10, 2026

Without any significant fanfare, or as far as we can determine, public discussion, Senate Joint...

Landmine Staff 2026 Anchorage election predictions

Landmine Staff   April 7, 2026

Today is the 2026 Anchorage municipal election! Landmine staff went through the six Assembly races and two school board races. Below are our thoughts...

The Sunday Minefield – April 5, 2026

Jeff Landfield   April 5, 2026

Happy Easter! It’s finally April. I am back in Anchorage and it finally feels like the long and cold winter is coming to an…

It’s not smart – it’s sad: The ADN Editorial Board’s bizarre criticism of AI data center regulation

Spenaardvark   April 5, 2026

Last month, the Anchorage Assembly passed an ordinance regulating the conditions under which AI data centers can be built in the city.

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: The PFD debate

Brad Keithley   April 4, 2026

As codified in current law, Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) functions much like a preferred corporate dividend. The amount is set…

The Full Experience: Two days at the Alaska State Trooper Academy in Sitka

Jeff Landfield   April 3, 2026

Wearing a paintball helmet, neck guard, and police belt, I found myself knocking on the door of room 258 at the Alaska State Trooper…

Alaskans deserve a vote in the Senate on raising the age of consent to 18 from 16

Keeley Olson   April 3, 2026

Alaska has the highest rate of rape in the United States – more than three times the national average. Over half (51.1%) of all...

The Sunday Minefield – March 29, 2026

Jeff Landfield   March 29, 2026

There is an ever so slight hint of spring in Juneau with the sun out and temps in the 30s. After this winter I…

Ethics complaint submitted against Tlingit & Haida attorneys from owners of proposed casino allotment

Jeff Landfield   March 27, 2026

The Landmine has obtained an ethics complaint sent to the Alaska Bar Association on behalf of the owners of a Juneau Native allotment that...

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Why Gov. Dunleavy’s sales tax takes less from middle and lower-income families than Rep. Galvin’s income/education tax

Brad Keithley   March 27, 2026

Over the past couple of weeks...

Senate sneaks in oil and gas S corp tax into Governor’s bill

Jeff Landfield   March 25, 2026

A rare floor fight took place today in the Senate on the long debated S corp tax provision. The Senate had House Bill 194…

The Sunday Minefield – March 22, 2026

Jeff Landfield   March 22, 2026

We reached the halfway point of the 121-day legislative session this week. Snow continues to fall in Juneau. Spring cannot come fast enough! Governor…

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: What the Spring Revenue Forecast tells us about the need for oil tax reform

Brad Keithley   March 20, 2026

Regular, or even occasional, readers of this page will likely recall that, in previous columns, we have...
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