The Sunday Minefield – June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023
It’s finally starting to feel like summer is here, and just in time for the Summer Solstice! The budget was finally transmitted to Governor…
Alaska Landmine Articles
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: The actual “mega-dividends”
Brad Keithley June 16, 2023
In last week’s column (“The ‘free ride’ that’s growing”), we began a deep dive into the other “free ride” that results from the use...
Ask a Cat: Magical moments, kids, and fear of feet
Cat June 12, 2023
Ask a cat is an advice column featured in the Alaska Landmine. Have a question for the Cat? Email askacat@alaskalandmine.com or click…
The Sunday Minefield – June 11, 2023
Jeff Landfield June 11, 2023
It’s hard to believe it’s almost mid-June. Hopefully the summer weather we have all been waiting for arrives soon. With session over and no…
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: The “free ride” that’s growing
Brad Keithley June 9, 2023
In early April, during the House floor debate on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget, Representative Sara Hannan (D - Juneau) offered an amendment...
Ask a Cat: Incompetent coworkers, relationships, and dating coworkers
Cat June 5, 2023
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The Sunday Minefield – June 4, 2023
Jeff Landfield June 4, 2023
Despite the cooler than normal temperatures, it’s finally starting to feel like summer has arrived. And it couldn’t have come sooner after that damn…
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: Is there an Earnings Reserve problem?
Brad Keithley June 2, 2023
In a recent commentary (‘Alaska Permanent Fund account that pays for state budget, dividends is under pressure”), the Alaska Beacon’s Andrew Kitchenman discusses a...
Ask a Cat: Brats, social media, and camping problems
Cat May 29, 2023
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The Sunday Minefield – May 28, 2023
Jeff Landfield May 28, 2023
I hope everyone is enjoying the Memorial Day weekend as much as I am. I am in Haines for the annual Brew Fest and…
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: The FY24 adjournment budget (and no, it isn’t “balanced”)
Brad Keithley May 26, 2023
While Governor Mike Dunleavy (R - Alaska) has not acted on the FY24 budget passed by the Legislature (it has not yet been transmitted...
Ask a Cat: Makeup, money, and HOA problems
Cat May 22, 2023
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The Sunday Minefield – May 21, 2023
Jeff Landfield May 21, 2023
The Legislature was not able to pass the budget by the 121-day constitutional session limit. But they were able to pass it on the…
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: The distributional impact of Rep. Fields’ “Income Tax” (HB 185)
Brad Keithley May 19, 2023
In early May, with less than a month remaining in the session, Representative Zack Fields (D - Anchorage) introduced HB 185, "An Act establishing...
The Sunday Minefield – May 14, 2023
Jeff Landfield May 14, 2023
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! Just three days remain until the end of the regular legislative session. And in what…
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: Impact of so-called “compromise” fiscal positions on Alaska families
Brad Keithley May 12, 2023
As we approach the end of this year’s regular legislative session, legislative leadership is increasingly talking about the need for “compromise"..
Ask a Cat: Gifts, new partners, and division of labor
Cat May 8, 2023
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The Sunday Minefield – May 7, 2023
Jeff Landfield May 7, 2023
Just ten days remain until the constitutional session limit, and there is still no budget deal between the House and Senate. In fact, the…
Let’s make year-round shelter a priority
Mayor Dave Bronson and Alexis Johnson May 5, 2023
Wednesday’s weather was a strong reminder that winter is always nearby. Snowfall in May seemed like an impossible feat, yet less than 48 hours...
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: What charts Chat GPT suggests we post about Alaska fiscal policy
Brad Keithley May 5, 2023
As those who keep current with our daily posts know, we recently have been having some “conversations” with popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot...