Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska), who was re-elected in November, has made selling carbon credits as a means to raise new state revenue a main…… Read More

I’ve been confused five or six times now for a legislative staffer, to whom I apparently bear a striking resemblance. It’s happened in various bars, in the elevator, and even by mine own boss, who called me by said staffer’s … Read More

Sincerity and politics are stereotypically seen as mutually exclusive – the caricature of the lying lawmaker is well known in popular culture. There are, however, legislators that seem to break the mold. Senator Robb Myers (R – North Pole), a haul road…… Read More

Ask a cat is new advice column featured in the Alaska Landmine. Have a question for the Cat? Email askacat@alaskalandmine.com or click here to submit via a form (anonymous) to get the answers to any of life’s problems.… Read More

The first session of the 33rd Alaska Legislature got underway in Juneau on Tuesday. All but one of Alaska’s 60 legislators were sworn in. Senator Mike Shower (R – Alaska) has been absent all week and has not provided an … Read More

In a shocking vote the day after the start of the legislative session, Representative Cathy Tilton (R – Wasilla) was elected Speaker of the House, returning power to Republicans after six years of bipartisan control. But instead of the Republicans making a…… Read More

Welcome to this edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. If you enjoy the Alaska Stalker, please consider supporting working moms like me by sending in..… Read More

If you’ve lived in Alaska for any length of time, you’ll be familiar with those bumper stickers for Homer, “A Quaint Drinking Town With A Fishing Problem.” A similar slogan could be written about Juneau: “It’s a small drinking town, with a serious legislating…… Read More

In his December news conference announcing his proposed FY24 budget, Governor Mike Dunleavy…… Read More

In a 26-14 vote this morning, Representative Cathy Tilton (R – Wasilla) was elected Speaker of the House. The initial vote was 28-12 but Representatives Cliff Groh (D – Anchorage) and Alyse Galvin (I – Anchorage) changed their votes from yes to no.… Read More