Alaskans have been begging, since Alaska’s oil pipeline was completed in the 1970’s, for a gasline project. Long-time Alaskans remember the bumper sticker: “Please God Grant Us One More Pipeline, We Promise To Not Piss It Away This Time.” Alaska’s … Read More
The snow has been coming down in Anchorage! Luckily, temperatures are finally forecast to go up later this week. The legislative session begins in nine days. I was in D.C. this week for some meetings and to say hi to … Read More
“Everything in my life is falling apart, but I’m gonna figure it out.” –Marty Supreme This review contains spoilers for “Marty Supreme.” Writers from Mencken to Tolkien have extolled the beauty of the phrase “cellar door;” even divorced from context, … Read More
The latest report on the Alaska LNG project submitted by legislative consultants Gaffney, Cline & Associates – “Key Issues – Legislative and Policy Options for Alaska LNG – FINAL COPY” – published by the Legislature’s Legislative Budget and Audit Committee … Read More
Endowments have been around for decades. Several universities have been blessed with generous alumni donations that have resulted in endowments nearly as large as our own Alaska Permanent Fund. Those universities have set up rock solid rules to draw a … Read More
The New Year has arrived! The start of the second session of the 34th Legislature is just over two weeks away. The Legislature is again complete after the two new Mat-Su Valley representatives were confirmed and sworn in this week. … Read More
In the news deadzone of Christmas week, 84 days after the close of the fiscal quarter, the Permanent Fund Corporation (PFC) finally posted its “Investment Management Fee Report” for the first quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The report revealed that the PFC has…… Read More
On June 28, Senator Lyman Hoffman (D – Bethel) announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, ending a 40-year career in the Legislature. This confirmed months long rumors that he was planning on retiring. Three days after Hoffman’s…… Read More
I hope everyone had a good Christmas! This is the last Sunday Minefield of 2025. Which means the legislative session gets underway in just over three weeks. Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous New Year! It was a slow week … Read More
Following their decision to change the 50-year-old Anchorage seal, the Assembly took a second vote to rename the iconic Hotel Captain Cook, located in downtown Anchorage. “Today represents a new dawn here in Anchorage,” Assembly Chair Christopher Constant told reporters … Read More