Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: The Orwellian approach to Alaska fiscal policy
February 9, 2024
A few months ago, Representative Alyse Galvin (I - Anchorage) authored an op-ed in the Anchorage Daily News in which all of her colleagues...
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The Sunday Minefield – February 4, 2024
Jeff Landfield February 4, 2024
Week three of the legislative session felt comparatively normal compared to the first two weeks. Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) gave his annual…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Is the fact that legislators live in a much different economic world than 80% of Alaska families leading to deep PFD cuts?
Brad Keithley February 2, 2024
As we have been following the beginning of this...
The absurd idea of removing the Eklutna Dam won’t just affect power costs, but also water costs
Bob Maier January 31, 2024
An issue left undiscussed in the conversation concerning the water which Eklutna Lake provides is the authority which the Regulatory Commission of...
Ask a Cat: Geoengineering, bad bosses, and moving to Alaska
Cat January 29, 2024
Have a burning question for the Cat? Want your own artisanal Ask a Cat sticker for your Stanley or growler? The…
The Sunday Minefield – January 28, 2024
Jeff Landfield January 28, 2024
While the second week of session was not as wild as the first, it was nonetheless eventful. After spending a lot of time juicing…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: What’s (really) going on with working-age Alaska families
Brad Keithley January 26, 2024
Over the past couple of weeks, there has been a growing focus on the falling size of Alaska’s working-age population. It began with a...
Forget the “Ewok villages” and “vans down by the river,” it’s time to get serious about building in Girdwood
Paxson Woelber January 23, 2024
Perhaps the strangest thing about the “controversial” Holtan Hills development in Girdwood...
The Sunday Minefield – January 21, 2024
Jeff Landfield January 21, 2024
The second session of the 33rd Alaska Legislature kicked off on Tuesday. Saying things started off loose is a bit of an understatement. First,…
To address Girdwood’s housing crisis, approve the Holtan Hills land disposal
Eric Visser January 21, 2024
Anchorage’s housing crisis permeates our news, our policy and even our politics. Driven by a variety of factors including sky-high interest rates, barriers to…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Alaska’s fiscal system is #1 … in terms of regressivity
Brad Keithley January 19, 2024
Periodically, the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) publishes an update to its “Who Pays?” reports. The most recent - the 7th edition...
Ask a Cat: Long-distance relationships, the white raven, and Valentine’s Day
Cat January 15, 2024
Ask a cat is an advice column featured in the Alaska Landmine. Impending Valentine’s Day doom? Pesky coworker dilemma? Political blathering? Don’t be shy,...
The Sunday Minefield – January 14, 2024
Jeff Landfield January 14, 2024
The second session of the 33rd Alaska Legislature starts on Tuesday! Juneau is getting absolutely dumped on with snow. So far, all the flights…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Why has the Department of Revenue stopped helping Alaskans understand their fiscal options?
Brad Keithley January 12, 2024
As we explained in our column two weeks ago and as...
The Anchorage Assembly should approve drive-thru service for cannabis stores
Ivie Anderson January 8, 2024
On Tuesday, the Anchorage Assembly will hear Ordinance No. AO 2023-118, which would allow drive-thru service at cannabis retail stores in Anchorage. I support...
The Sunday Minefield – January 7, 2024
Jeff Landfield January 7, 2024
It’s the first Sunday Minefield of 2024! The second session of the 33rd Alaska Legislature starts in nine days. Legislators and staffers from around…
Anchorage Museum announces new progressive admissions pricing system based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and national origin
The Landfill January 6, 2024
Last week, the Anchorage Museum announced that the price of admission would be based on a visitor’s racial self-identification, with visitors…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Wait, what? Oil production volumes are projected to grow by a lot, but overall, state revenues from them are dropping
Brad Keithley January 5, 2024
As we noted in our column two weeks ago...
Ask a Cat: New year issues, relationship problems, and lending money to family
Cat January 2, 2024
Ask a cat is an advice column featured in the Alaska Landmine. The new year is upon us! Do you have a question for...
The Sunday Minefield – December 31, 2023
Jeff Landfield December 31, 2023
Well, 2023 is about to come to an end. I wish everyone a very Happy New Year! I hope everyone has a good time…