Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: The myth that will not die
May 3, 2024
A recent exchange helped us realize that an early myth used to argue for cuts in the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD)…
Alaska Landmine Articles
The Sunday Minefield – April 28, 2024
Jeff Landfield April 28, 2024
The annual legislative skits was held last night in Juneau at Centennial Hall. And they did not disappoint! Just over two weeks remain until…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Alaska’s existing personal income tax (“reduction in income”) rates
Brad Keithley April 26, 2024
On Thursday of this week, Legislative Finance presented a “Fiscal Update” to the Senate Finance...
Ask a Cat: Retail problems, dating problems, and problematic politicians
Cat April 22, 2024
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...
The Sunday Minefield – April 21, 2024
Jeff Landfield April 21, 2024
We are almost to day 100 of session, meaning just over three weeks remains until the constitutional session limit of 121 days. There is…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Why we oppose the Cook Inlet gas subsidy bills
Brad Keithley April 19, 2024
Over the last few weeks, we have written several columns discussing current Cook Inlet gas issues on these pages. We have taken a consistent...
The Sunday Minefield – April 14, 2024
Jeff Landfield April 14, 2024
Today is day 90 of the legislative session! Folk Fest was held this week in Juneau. In addition to some really good music the…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Impact of LNG imports on the Cook Inlet gas market
Brad Keithley April 12, 2024
One issue some raise when discussing using LNG imports to supplement traditional Cook Inlet supplies is their potential impact on utility gas costs. Indeed...
Ask a Cat: Incoming tourists, sensitive people, and gaslighting
Cat April 8, 2024
Feeling triggered? Seasonal ennui? Desperate to be chosen for Featured Feline? The Cat can help. Reach out anonymously here or e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com.
Dear Most…
The Sunday Minefield – April 7, 2024
Jeff Landfield April 7, 2024
We are more than two-thirds through the 121-day session limit. After more than a week of hearing budget amendments, the House Finance Committee passed…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: ENSTAR’s confusing claims
Brad Keithley April 5, 2024
At a time when the Legislature and the public urgently need clarity and transparency around Cook Inlet gas issues, we are having a difficult...
The Sunday Minefield – March 31, 2024
Jeff Landfield March 31, 2024
Happy Easter! This was a short week in Juneau due to the holiday weekend. We are 75 days into the 121-day legislative session and…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Anybody but us
Brad Keithley March 29, 2024
One of the things that has struck us most during the years we have followed Alaska’s fiscal debates – including this week’s debate over…
Ask a Cat: Passive aggressive co-workers, seeking revenge, and dog parks
Cat March 25, 2024
Problems at work? Love life gone awry? Conflict with the neighbor's collie? The Cat can help. Reach out anonymously here or e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com. Dear...
The Sunday Minefield – March 24, 2024
Jeff Landfield March 24, 2024
The big news this week was the Legislature’s failure, by one vote, to override Governor Mike Dunleavy’s (R – Alaska) veto of Senate Bill…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Alaska is leaving future generations with even less than a bare cupboard; that needs to change
Brad Keithley March 22, 2024
As we read through it, a recent thought piece in The Economist struck us hard. The piece, entitled “Oil’s...
The Sunday Minefield – March 17, 2024
Jeff Landfield March 17, 2024
We have reached the halfway point of the 121-day constitutional limit for the legislative session. If all goes to plan, the session should be…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Our first reaction to the Spring (or any) Revenue Forecast
Brad Keithley March 15, 2024
On Wednesday, the Department of Revenue (DOR) published its Spring 2024 Revenue Forecast (Spring RF), which is considered a milestone by some in the...
Ask a Cat: Wedding invitations, mustaches, and cat toys
Cat March 11, 2024
Ever feel like your problems could only be solved by a deeply wise house cat? Have an Ask a Cat sticker shaped hole in...
The Sunday Minefield – March 10, 2024
Jeff Landfield March 10, 2024
We are approaching the halfway mark of the constitutional 120-day legislative session. The March 14 deadline for Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) to…