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Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Some important numbers that have been missing from the Permanent Fund debate
Brad Keithley
May 16, 2025
Readers of this column and other op-ed pages will know that the Legislature and others are in the...
The Terry Miller Naughty Nine: Where are they now
Jeff Landfield
May 13, 2025
On April 6, 2021 all hell broke loose in the Capitol after Must Read Alaska’s Suzanne Downing published a story, “Party Capitol: Beer pong, leg wrestling, and a terse memo from Legislative Affairs.” The story stemmed…
The Sunday Minefield – May 11, 2025
Jeff Landfield
May 11, 2025
Just ten days remain until the end of the regular session. Surprisingly, things seem to be moving along rather smoothly. The House failed to concur with the Senate’s changes to the operating budget, sending it to a conference committee….
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: HB 209: A wolf in sheep’s clothing
Brad Keithley
May 11, 2025
On the heels of the Legislature’s expected approval of a $1,000 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 – adjusted for inflation, the lowest in the state’s history – late last month Representative Zack…
The Sunday Minefield – May 4, 2025
Jeff Landfield
May 4, 2025
May the Fourth be with you! Only 17 days remain until the end of the regular session, and things finally look like they are starting to come together. First, after a small hiccup, the Legislature passed a new education…
Alaska should eliminate all sales taxes on gold and silver
Matthew Cortez
May 3, 2025
As inflation cuts into Alaskans’ savings, individuals and businesses are actively seeking ways to protect their hard-earned money. Lawmakers in Alaska have reintroduced a popular bill seeking to further align Alaska with the U.S. Constitution as it pertains to...
The Sunday Minefield
The Sunday Minefield
Jeff Landfield
May 18, 2025
There are just three days left until the end of the 121-day session! By all accounts, it looks like they may actually finish up a day sooner this year. The conference committee finished its work on the operating budget…
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Alaska should eliminate all sales taxes on gold and silver
Matthew Cortez
May 3, 2025
As inflation cuts into Alaskans’ savings, individuals and businesses are actively seeking ways to...
Alaska’s leaders should pass the common sense Credit Card Competition Act
Korey Ferguson
March 26, 2025
Alaskans are no stranger to high prices given our geography and the many logistical...
Daniel Volland for Anchorage Assembly District 1: A champion for housing, business, and community
Bryce Coryell
March 24, 2025
As a resident of District 1 (Downtown Anchorage), I am proud to support Daniel...
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