Alaska Landmine Articles

Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: Gov. Dunleavy is pushing for “new revenue,” just not from the Top 20%

Brad Keithley   February 18, 2022

During a radio interview this time a year ago, Governor Mike Dunleavy (R-Alaska) said,  “I am not going to support new revenues. I’m not...

The Sunday Minefield – February 13, 2022

Jeff Landfield   February 14, 2022

I hope everyone enjoyed the Super Bowl! This week’s column is a day late, my apologies. We are almost a month into the “90-day”…

Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: PFD cuts are a MIDDLE class issue

Brad Keithley   February 11, 2022

One pushback we often hear when discussing cuts to the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) - and that we heard again after last week’s column...

The Sunday Minefield – February 6, 2022

Jeff Landfield   February 6, 2022

It's been a weird week in the Capitol. The House Majority unsuccessfully attempted to remove Representative David Eastman (R - Wasilla) from committees, only...

The Alaska Stalker – February 5, 2022

The Alaska Stalker   February 5, 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: PFD “stealth” taxes are taking far more from Alaska families than the alternatives

Brad Keithley   February 4, 2022

One argument some routinely make to rationalize using PFD cuts to fund government instead of...

The Sunday Minefield – January 30, 2022

Jeff Landfield   January 30, 2022

We are already two weeks into the legislative session. Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) gave his fourth annual State of the State address…

It is time to save the Port of Alaska

Mayor Dave Bronson   January 28, 2022

When I came into office, resolving the homelessness crisis in Anchorage was my number one priority. However, as my team and I assessed the…

Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: Why paying a tax while continuing to distribute a PFD makes the most sense

Brad Keithley   January 28, 2022

ome argue that paying taxes while continuing to distribute a PFD “doesn’t make sense.” A recent...

The Sunday Minefield – January 23, 2022

Jeff Landfield   January 23, 2022

The first week of session has come and gone. While things were more or less cordial, it’s clear that the divisions we have seen…

The Alaska Stalker – January 22, 2022

The Alaska Stalker   January 22, 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: This year’s budget gimmicks

Brad Keithley   January 21, 2022

In his first budget back in 2019 Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) proposed what he called an “honest budget.” As…

The Sunday Minefield – January 16, 2022

Jeff Landfield   January 16, 2022

The legislative session starts in two days! But there is a Legislative Budget & Audit Committee (LB&A) meeting tomorrow afternoon on Angela Rodell's firing....

Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: Where is oil production headed

Brad Keithley   January 14, 2022

A couple of months ago our column discussed the significance of oil production levels. At the time, we focused mostly on the material jump...

The Sunday Minefield – January 9, 2022

Jeff Landfield   January 9, 2022

The start of session is just over one week away. Legislators and staffers are already heading to Juneau. Look for legislators that have filed…

The Alaska Stalker – January 8, 2022

The Alaska Stalker   January 8, 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: Paying for budget reality

Brad Keithley   January 7, 2022

In our column two weeks ago we took a first look at the Governor’s proposed FY23 10-year Plan (FY23 10-Year Plan),…

Leaving the Legislature: Why I quit my job as a staffer

Nate Graham   January 6, 2022

Monday, January 9th will be my last day as a legislative aide for Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage). When I walked into the Capitol my...

It’s time for the Board of Game to address trapping on trails in the Mat-Su

Nicole Schmitt   January 6, 2022

At the end of January, the Alaska Board of Game will consider Proposal 199, which would require 50-yard trap setbacks from specific, maintained multi-use...

The Sunday Minefield – January 2, 2022

Jeff Landfield   January 2, 2022

Happy New Year! Like 2020, 2021 was an unusual year, especially for Alaska politics. In addition to a new Legislature, Anchorage elected a new…
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