Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: It’s the revenues, stupid
June 7, 2024
To those of a certain age, one of the most memorable pieces of past campaign strategy is the mantra developed by advisor James Carville…
Alaska Landmine Articles
Ask a Cat: Hot boy summer, burning out, and retirement
Cat June 3, 2024
Never fear, the Cat is here! For the answers to all of your deep (or shallow) questions, e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com or send a…
The Sunday Minefield – June 2, 2024
Jeff Landfield June 2, 2024
The June 1 candidate filing deadline has come and gone for the ten Senate and 40 House seats that are up this November. There…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: The Legislature’s FY25 “fiscal plan”: The Top 20%, non-residents & oil contribute virtually nothing
Brad Keithley May 31, 2024
A passage in a recent story in the Mat-Su...
Senator Sullivan blasts NASA for allegedly removing American flag on moon
The Landfill May 29, 2024
On Sunday, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R- Alaska) excoriated NASA for allegedly ordering astronauts to return to the moon to remove the American flag….
The Sunday (Monday) Minefield – May 27, 2024
Jeff Landfield May 27, 2024
I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday weekend! Don’t forget about all of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. This week’s…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Alaska’s Super Socialists
Brad Keithley May 24, 2024
Some often refer to Permanent Fund Dividends (PFD) as “socialist” and those who advocate for them as “socialists.” The basis for the claim is…
Finding common ground with our mayor
Meg Zaletel May 23, 2024
The Assembly didn’t run for mayor.
Effective local government is all about finding common ground to prosper and doing our best to solve…
The Sunday Minefield – May 19, 2024
Jeff Landfield May 19, 2024
The second session of the 33rd Alaska Legislature adjourned sine die on Wednesday night. Well at least the Senate did. The House was another…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Oil taxes are not a silver bullet
Brad Keithley May 17, 2024
Last week’s column focused on the fiscal condition in which this Legislature is leaving the state. Our point was that, as a result of...
The Sunday Minefield – May 12 (Special Loose Unit Edition)
Jeff Landfield May 13, 2024
This week in Juneau has been one of the loosest and weirdest that I have experienced in my six years if coming down for...
SB 115 is the right way to fix healthcare access in Alaska
Christopher Dietrich May 10, 2024
As a dedicated member of the PA community and a medical practitioner deeply invested in Alaskan healthcare, I strongly support Senate Bill 115, which...
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Where are we headed?
Brad Keithley May 10, 2024
As we approach the end of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget cycle - and the start of the 2024 election cycle - we...
SB 115 is the wrong way to fix healthcare access in Alaska
Thomas Quimby May 6, 2024
Healthcare today is more complex and complicated than ever before. Rapidly evolving science and technology mean that we have more options than ever for...
Ask a Cat: Dog poop, unwanted guests, and squirrels
Cat May 6, 2024
Looking for advice? Need to share your feelings with an unsympathetic feline? Reach out anonymously here or e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com. Dear Cat, As the snow has...
The Sunday Minefield – May 5, 2024
Jeff Landfield May 5, 2024
Just ten days remain until the constitutional session limit. Developments this week indicate they will definitely be going all the way until the end,…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: The myth that will not die
Brad Keithley May 3, 2024
A recent exchange helped us realize that an early myth used to argue for cuts in the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD)…
The Sunday Minefield – April 28, 2024
Jeff Landfield April 28, 2024
The annual legislative skits was held last night in Juneau at Centennial Hall. And they did not disappoint! Just over two weeks remain until…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Alaska’s existing personal income tax (“reduction in income”) rates
Brad Keithley April 26, 2024
On Thursday of this week, Legislative Finance presented a “Fiscal Update” to the Senate Finance...
Ask a Cat: Retail problems, dating problems, and problematic politicians
Cat April 22, 2024
Question for the Cat? Know a kitty that deserves to be a Featured Feline? Reach out anonymously here or e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com. Dear Cat, I work at...