49 Forward: For generations of Alaskans
September 26, 2025
I was born about a decade after Alaska became the 49th state, and have shadowy memories of life before oil revenue poured in. The…
Community Voices
Jay Hammond’s PFD intent language
Bruce Tangeman October 24, 2025
I had a friend tell me years ago after I testified in front of the Legislature that I had a “terrible poker face when it came to politics”. My response was “thank you,” which really caught him off guard. I know he meant it as constructive criticism but I took it as a compliment. I’ve never run for office…
Gov. Dunleavy’s SB 113 veto benefits Amazon, hurts Alaska businesses
Representative Andrew Gray
October 6, 2025
For the Permanent Fund, it’s the alts and drawdown rate
Joe Paskvan September 8, 2025
How did Alaska get so close to not being able to pay its bills?
To get you up to speed – the Alaska Permanent Fund…
Why we shouldn’t combine the Permanent Fund accounts
Senator Robert Myers September 3, 2025
The Permanent Fund has changed in both its investments and its use since it was first created in 1976. Originally, it was invested in…
Reflecting on a Father’s Day fishing trip to Homer, Alaska from New York City
Eugene "Gino" Durante June 27, 2025
Living on planet Earth is peculiar. Despite billions of people, raising an upright walking human comes with challenges in every time zone. Perhaps it’s…
Alaska should eliminate all sales taxes on gold and silver
Matthew Cortez May 3, 2025
As inflation cuts into Alaskans’ savings, individuals and businesses are actively seeking ways to protect their hard-earned money. Lawmakers in Alaska have reintroduced a...
Alaska’s leaders should pass the common sense Credit Card Competition Act
Korey Ferguson March 26, 2025
Alaskans are no stranger to high prices given our geography and the many logistical challenges associated with getting goods to market as compared to...
Daniel Volland for Anchorage Assembly District 1: A champion for housing, business, and community
Bryce Coryell March 24, 2025
As a resident of District 1 (Downtown Anchorage), I am proud to support Daniel Volland for re-election. He is not only my Assembly member...
Senators Murkowski and Sullivan: FBI Anchorage’s misconduct is critical for confirming Kash Patel
Tyler Vose February 1, 2025
Following the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing on “The Nomination of Kashyap Pramod Patel to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation”...
How property tax assessments are done in the Mat-Su Borough
Representative Kevin McCabe December 27, 2024
Property tax assessments in the Mat-Su Borough are regulated by state law to ensure they are done periodically and fairly. Alaska…
Why I am taking on the FBI, my former employer
Tyler Vose December 11, 2024
The road map for reporting and investigating allegations of misconduct, policy abuses, and potential criminal violations within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is…
Former FBI agent details retaliation from Anchorage office
Tyler Vose December 1, 2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), long perceived as the premier law enforcement agency in the world and a paragon of justice and accountability,…
Why I am supporting Ted Eischeid for House District 22
Ken Varee October 31, 2024
Recently, Stephanie Taylor urged voters in East Anchorage to not “let special interests buy your vote.” As a longtime resident of…
House District 22: Don’t let special interests buy your voice
Stephanie Taylor October 16, 2024
As a 50+ year resident of Anchorage, I’ve seen a few constants in this state: fireweed blooming in summer, non-stop construction on the Seward…
The VET PFAS Act, a safety net for veterans and their families in Alaska
Jonathan Sharp October 16, 2024
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are life-saving chemicals that invisibly jeopardized the health of U.S. military firefighters for decades when the Department of National...
Anchorage Assembly lifts jaywalking ordinance, pedestrian deaths spike
Keith McCormick October 2, 2024
This year Anchorage has witnessed a tragic, unsettling, and statistically significant rise in pedestrian fatalities. Deaths that serve as a grim reminder of failed...