On Thursday of this week, Legislative Finance presented a “Fiscal Update” to the Senate Finance…… Read More

Question for the Cat? Know a kitty that deserves to be a Featured Feline? Reach out anonymously here or e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com. Dear Cat, I work at a large retail store, we sell those very popular Stanley cups. But this whole Stanley cup hype is…… Read More

We are almost to day 100 of session, meaning just over three weeks remains until the constitutional session limit of 121 days. There is still a lot remaining to do including the budget, education, and energy. Don’t hold your breath … Read More

For a movie released during an election year about secessionist forces marching on Washington D.C. to dethrone a fascist 3rd-term president, “Civil War” is a weirdly apolitical flick. Alex Garland’s latest directorial effort combines elements from dystopian…… Read More

Over the last few weeks, we have written several columns discussing current Cook Inlet gas issues on these pages. We have taken a consistent position on those issues, opposing the use of subsidies both because we believe the market can handle the…… Read More

A House Resources Committee hearing on Monday got explosive when two representatives from the independent oil company Narwhal gave a…… Read More

The Alaska Republican Party (ARP) state convention is slated to be held this weekend in Anchorage. Ann Brown, who has been the chair of the ARP since…… Read More

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 … Read More

One issue some raise when discussing using LNG imports to supplement traditional Cook Inlet supplies is their potential impact on utility gas costs. Indeed…… Read More

At a press conference this afternoon in front of City Hall, Bill Popp announced his endorsement of Anchorage mayoral candidate Suzanne LaFrance. She faces Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson in a run-off election that will be held on May 14. Unofficial … Read More