A few simple gasline questions need to be answered
May 7, 2026
“Well, that escalated quickly.” Those are the words of the stately gentleman Ron Burgundy from “The Anchorman” but also certainly apply to the debate/circus...
Alaska Landmine Articles
The “Sunday” Minefield – May 18, 2026 (Do it live edition!)
Jeff Landfield May 18, 2026
Yes, I know it’s Monday. The last three days in Juneau have been extremely hectic. I was way too tired last night to write the column. I am writing this from the public lounge in the Capitol – my former office before I got an office in Juneau! There is an attempt to get a gasline bill passed in…
More than a convention: Alaska’s moment to lead
Jarret Freeman May 6, 2026
The upcoming Alaska State GOP Convention is more than a meeting of party members. It is a defining moment for the direction of leadership…
The Sunday Minefield – May 3, 2026
Jeff Landfield May 3, 2026
There’s just over two weeks left until the constitutional 121-day session limit on May 20, and much remains to be done. Governor Mike Dunleavy…
Alaska Democratic Party selects Suzanne Downing as 2026 Citizen of the Year
Senators Mike Cronk and Rob Yundt May 1, 2026
At the Alaska Democratic Party’s recent convention in Cordova, Suzanne Downing was unanimously selected as Citizen of the Year due to her tireless work…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: The Permanent Fund Investment Tradeoff: Higher Returns vs. Lower Variability
Brad Keithley May 1, 2026
A recent conversation reminded us of the need to finish an analysis we were challenged to undertake earlier this year concerning Permanent Fund...
The Sunday Minefield – April 26, 2026
Jeff Landfield April 26, 2026
There’s just over three weeks left until the end of the 121-day session on May 20 at midnight. The annual Legislative Skits was held…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Radical obfuscation
Brad Keithley April 24, 2026
One of the most significant frustrations we have with how both the Legislature and the executive branch present and discuss the budget is their...
The greatest risk to Alaska LNG? The Alaska State Legislature
Harold Hollis April 22, 2026
Alaskans often ask me what the greatest risk is to the Final Investment Decision and the ultimate construction of the Alaska LNG Project. My...
Why I am running for the Chugach Electric Board of Directors
Todd Lindley April 21, 2026
To borrow from a regular contributor of the Alaska Landmine, Mr. Brad Keithley, this chart may shed some light on the reality of Southcentral...
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…
Sen. Claman blocking age of consent law to ‘protect MILFs and Cougars,’ office claims
The Landfill April 18, 2026
For months, Senator Matt Claman (D – Anchorage) has effectively blocked a bipartisan effort to raise the age of…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Here we go again
Brad Keithley April 17, 2026
During the 2024 legislative session, we wrote several columns opposing the subsidy of the development of Cook Inlet gas at the…
Why I voted no on HB 194 and why it matters for Alaska
Representative Carolyn Hall April 17, 2026
I want to be clear: I believe Hilcorp, and any large, profitable S corporation operating in Alaska, should be paying taxes. Like many Alaskans,...
The Sunday Minefield – April 12, 2026
Jeff Landfield April 12, 2026
We are more than two-thirds of the way into the 121-day legislative session! It was a bit of a short week as nothing happened…
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…