Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Why a dedicated “Education Fund” would undermine a long-term fiscal plan
April 10, 2026
Without any significant fanfare, or as far as we can determine, public discussion, Senate Joint...
Alaska Landmine Articles
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 consent in Alaska to 18, leaving political allies and advocates for victims of sexual violence reeling with a combination of confusion, dismay, and disgust. Many have found Claman’s explanations for stalling the…
The Sunday Minefield – April 5, 2026
Jeff Landfield April 5, 2026
Happy Easter! It’s finally April. I am back in Anchorage and it finally feels like the long and cold winter is coming to an…
It’s not smart – it’s sad: The ADN Editorial Board’s bizarre criticism of AI data center regulation
Spenaardvark April 5, 2026
Last month, the Anchorage Assembly passed an ordinance regulating the conditions under which AI data centers can be built in the city.
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: The PFD debate
Brad Keithley April 4, 2026
As codified in current law, Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) functions much like a preferred corporate dividend. The amount is set…
Alaskans deserve a vote in the Senate on raising the age of consent to 18 from 16
Keeley Olson April 3, 2026
Alaska has the highest rate of rape in the United States – more than three times the national average. Over half (51.1%) of all...
The Sunday Minefield – March 29, 2026
Jeff Landfield March 29, 2026
There is an ever so slight hint of spring in Juneau with the sun out and temps in the 30s. After this winter I…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Why Gov. Dunleavy’s sales tax takes less from middle and lower-income families than Rep. Galvin’s income/education tax
Brad Keithley March 27, 2026
Over the past couple of weeks...
The Sunday Minefield – March 22, 2026
Jeff Landfield March 22, 2026
We reached the halfway point of the 121-day legislative session this week. Snow continues to fall in Juneau. Spring cannot come fast enough! Governor…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: What the Spring Revenue Forecast tells us about the need for oil tax reform
Brad Keithley March 20, 2026
Regular, or even occasional, readers of this page will likely recall that, in previous columns, we have...
The Sunday Minefield – March 15, 2026
Jeff Landfield March 15, 2026
The half-way point of the legislative session is just days away. It was an eventful week in Juneau. Representative Nick Begich (R – Alaska)…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Thoughts on changing the POMV draw percentage
Brad Keithley March 13, 2026
Earlier this month, the Senate Finance Committee introduced Senate Bill (SB) 274, “An Act relating to the computation of the amount available for...
The Sunday Minefield – March 8, 2026
Jeff Landfield March 8, 2026
Happy International Women’s Day to all the ladies out there! The Iditarod is underway. Hilcorp’s annual Iditarod party on Friday (3/6/2026) night at 49th…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Stabilizing Alaska’s boom-bust-boom-bust revenue cycles
Brad Keithley March 6, 2026
As we have discussed in previous columns, one of, if not the greatest, causes of Alaska’s fiscal problems is the use of projected year-ahead...
The Sunday Minefield – March 1, 2026
Jeff Landfield March 1, 2026
The 121-day session (constitutional limit) is already a third of the way through. The House passed the nearly $500 million supplemental budget, but failed…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Why “Protect the Permanent Fund” is really “Protect the Spend”
Brad Keithley February 27, 2026
Two slides, the first in a recent presentation before the Senate Finance Committee by the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC), and the...