Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: Fiscal baselines, take your pick
February 10, 2023
One of the things we spend a lot of time studying are Alaska’s fiscal policy baselines. There are several. On the revenue side, the...
Alaska Landmine Articles
Ask a Cat: Situationships, reconnecting, and nostalgia
Cat February 6, 2023
Ask a cat is new advice column featured in the Alaska Landmine. Have a question for the Cat? Email askacat@alaskalandmine.com or click here to submit...
From the Editors: Housing delayed is housing denied; approve the Holtan Hills development
Paxson Woelber and Jeff Landfield February 6, 2023
If there is one lesson that has emerged from the debate over the proposed Holtan Hills development in Girdwood, it is that the phrase...
The Sunday Minefield – February 5, 2023
Jeff Landfield February 5, 2023
We are nearly three weeks into the legislative session. Committees have been meeting to hear departmental overviews, the budget, and various bills. The House…
The Alaska Stalker – February 4, 2023
The Alaska Stalker February 4, 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: How Alaska can control oil revenues
Brad Keithley February 3, 2023
One of the complaints we have heard often at the start of this legislative session is how state oil revenues are volatile and can’t...
Ask a Cat: Heartbreak, life, and cats
Cat January 30, 2023
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The Sunday Minefield – January 29, 2023
Jeff Landfield January 29, 2023
We are almost two weeks into the legislative session. Everyone in Juneau is settling in to what is sure to be a weird session….
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: The goal isn’t new revenues, it’s new revenue design
Brad Keithley January 27, 2023
Some of what we bring to the discussion of fiscal policy has been learned over the years from dealing with utility rate cases. In...
Ask a Cat: Marriage, mothers-in-law, and commitment
Cat January 23, 2023
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The Sunday Minefield – January 22, 2023
Jeff Landfield January 22, 2023
The first session of the 33rd Alaska Legislature got underway in Juneau on Tuesday. All but one of Alaska’s 60 legislators were sworn in….
The Alaska Stalker – January 22, 2023
The Alaska Stalker January 22, 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: Comparing actions to words – Is Governor Dunleavy really serious about protecting the PFD
Brad Keithley January 20, 2023
In his December news conference announcing his proposed FY24 budget, Governor Mike Dunleavy...
Ask a Cat: Pets, TikTok, and an unwanted kiss
Cat January 16, 2023
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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
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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...