The Sunday Minefield – May 12, 2019
May 12, 2019
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there who read the Landmine! The regular session is set to end in three days but…
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The Alaska Stalker – May 9, 2019
Alaska Stalker May 9, 2019
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Alaska Stalker. To my readers new and old: the Alaska Stalker is a lighthearted round up of the...
Dr. Strangelove Juneau Parody
The Landfill May 5, 2019
Have you seen Dr. Strangelove? Check out this parody twist with some characters from the Alaska Legislature!
The Sunday Minefield – May 5, 2019
Jeff Landfield May 5, 2019
It’s Cinco de Mayo! Calm down social justice warriors and enjoy some tacos and margaritas. It’s also May, which means summer is fast approaching….
The Alaska Stalker – May 2, 2019
Alaska Stalker May 2, 2019
I'm baaaack! Welcome to this week’s edition of The Alaska Stalker. To my readers new and old: the Alaska Stalker is a lighthearted round...
Why a conservative Alaskan Governor promotes a Universal Basic Income
RJ April 30, 2019
One of the most audacious ideas currently gaining favor among American progressives is the idea of a Universal Basic Income (UBI). UBI is a…
The Sunday Minefield – April 28, 2019
Jeff Landfield April 28, 2019
As the 100th day of the legislative session has come and gone, things are starting to heat up in Juneau. It’s anyone’s guess when…
Tammie Wilson, Colleen Sullivan-Leonard to fight in UFC style cage match
The Landfill April 24, 2019
After a tense moment in the House Finance Committee between Representative Tammie Wilson (R – North Pole) and Representative Colleen Sullivan-Leonard (R – Wasilla),…
The Sunday Minefield – April 21, 2019
Jeff Landfield April 21, 2019
Happy Easter to all of our Christian readers. And happy Passover to all of our Jewish readers. A lot happened this week in Juneau,…
The Sunday Minefield – April 14, 2019
Jeff Landfield April 14, 2019
If you are lucky enough to be in Southcentral Alaska this weekend, you know how beautiful the weather is. Spring is definitely here! I…
The Sunday Minefield – April 7, 2019
Jeff Landfield April 7, 2019
I apologize for the late posting of the column this week. Last night was legislative skits and let’s just say I stayed out a…
On Alaska, weiners, and journalism
Kevin Baird April 3, 2019
I quit my job reporting on politics at the Alaska State Capitol on March 14. Boom. Done. I told myself after I quit that…
Why I’m voting for the proposed Anchorage Alcohol Tax
Christopher Constant March 31, 2019
My name is Christopher Constant. I represent Downtown, South Addition, Fairview, Mountain View, and Government Hill on the Anchorage Assembly. I read the argument…
The Sunday Minefield – March 31, 2019
Jeff Landfield March 31, 2019
If you were lucky enough to be in Juneau this week, you would have enjoyed some beautiful, sunny weather. Governor Michael J. Dunleavy (R…
Why I’m voting against the proposed Anchorage Alcohol Tax
Darwin Biwer March 30, 2019
My name is Darwin Biwer. I have been the owner of Darwin’s Theory since it’s beginning in 1981. I am writing about the Anchorage…
The Sunday Minefield – March 24, 2019
Jeff Landfield March 24, 2019
It’s been another busy and crazy week in Alaska politics. The House Finance Committee budget meetings throughout the State kicked off on Friday in…
The Sunday Minefield – March 17, 2019
Jeff Landfield March 17, 2019
It’s been another action packed week in Alaska politics. Between the budget, PFD, and crime bills, the legislature has been busy. Governor Michael J….
The Sunday Minefield – March 10, 2018
Jeff Landfield March 10, 2019
Oh, boy. It’s been quite the week in Juneau. Loose does not even begin to describe it. Between the ghost hunter guy making the…
Governor Walker was right about the Pebble Mine
Bruce Switzer March 8, 2019
Former Governor Bill Walker was absolutely correct. The Army Corps of Engineers Pebble Mine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a waste of time and…
The Sunday Minefield – March 3, 2019
Jeff Landfield March 3, 2019
It was another busy week for Alaska politics. This week marked the halfway point of the “90-day” legislative session. Because it took a month…