Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: Comparing actions to words – Is Governor Dunleavy really serious about protecting the PFD
January 20, 2023
In his December news conference announcing his proposed FY24 budget, Governor Mike Dunleavy...
Alaska Landmine Articles
Ask a Cat: Pets, TikTok, and an unwanted kiss
Cat January 16, 2023
Ask a cat is new advice column featured in the Alaska Landmine. Have a question for the Cat? Email askacat@alaskalandmine.com to get the answers…
The Sunday Minefield – January 15, 2023
Jeff Landfield January 15, 2023
I spent four days on the Big Island this week before the start of session. And let me tell you it was amazing! I…
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: It’s a trap
Brad Keithley January 13, 2023
Those of a certain age will recall the famous line uttered in 1983’s Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, when, while attempting…
Ask a Cat: Cheating, coworkers, and love
Cat January 9, 2023
Ask a cat is new advice column featured in the Alaska Landmine. Have a question for the Cat? Email askacat@alaskalandmine.com to get the answers…
The Sunday Minefield – January 8, 2023
Jeff Landfield January 8, 2023
The start of the 33rd Alaska Legislature is nine days away! Legislators and staff are already making their way to Juneau. The Alaska House…
The Alaska Stalker – January 7, 2023
The Alaska Stalker January 7, 2023
Welcome to this edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. If you...
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: Everyone knows what the answer is, so why aren’t we doing it
Brad Keithley January 6, 2023
There have been two constants in the last three 10-year plans produced by the administration of Governor Mike Dunleavy (R - Alaska) preceding...
The Sunday Minefield – January 1, 2023
Jeff Landfield January 1, 2023
I hope everyone had a good time ringing in the New Year! 2022 really flew by. It’s been a pretty slow week…
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: Our first look at the Governor’s FY24 Budget & 10-year Plan: Part 2
Brad Keithley December 30, 2022
Last week in Part 1 of this two-part look at Governor Mike Dunleavy’s (R - Alaska) proposed FY24 Budget and 10-year Plan, we analyzed...
The Sunday Minefield – December 26, 2022
Jeff Landfield December 26, 2022
Christmas has come and gone and it will be 2023 in less than a week! The Minefield is a day late because of the…
The Alaska Stalker – December 24, 2022
The Alaska Stalker December 24, 2022
Welcome to this edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. If you...
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: Our first look at Governor Dunleavy’s FY24 Budget & 10-year Plan: Part 1
Brad Keithley December 23, 2022
This week we publish Part 1 of our initial look at Governor Mike Dunleavy’s (R - Alaska) new...
The Sunday Minefield – December 18, 2022
Jeff Landfield December 18, 2022
Christmas is just one week away! After most of us in Southcentral finally dug out multiple feet of snow from three storms in a…
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: How much are middle & lower income (working) Alaska families overpaying
Brad Keithley December 16, 2022
Regular readers of these columns know that we often discuss the regressive impact of using cuts in the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) - what...
Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson declares December “ski or sled to work month”
The Landfill December 16, 2022
At a sparsely-attended press conference on the Park Strip, Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson announced that his office had declared December “ski or sled to…
Democracy actually dies in full daylight, too
Russell Biggs December 12, 2022
How many lawsuits must the municipal clerk settle before being forced to comply with the Alaska Public Records requirements? Ms. Jones’ latest failure to…
The Sunday Minefield – December 11, 2022
Jeff Landfield December 11, 2022
Round two of the big snow dump continues to fall in much of Southcentral, and just as most of the roads were finally plowed….
The Alaska Stalker – December 10, 2022
The Alaska Stalker December 10, 2022
Welcome to this edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. If...
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: Something else to worry about
Brad Keithley December 9, 2022
Over the past week we have seen several comments on social media and elsewhere expressing concern about the recent, significant drop in current and...