Fairbanks politicians seek to overturn popular citizen tax cap
February 27, 2024
After a series of special meetings of the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly seeking to break the decades-popular “Tax Cap” via a special election...
Alaska Landmine Articles
Ask a Cat: Schadenfreude, divorce, and vegan specials
Cat February 26, 2024
Cat would just love to tell you what you’re doing wrong and how to fix it. Reach out anonymously here or…
The Sunday Minefield – February 25, 2024
Jeff Landfield February 26, 2024
It’s the Monday Minefield this week. I have been in Olympia and Seattle this weekend working on a story and had a busy weekend!…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Saying the quiet part out loud
Brad Keithley February 23, 2024
We were going to write about something else this week, but well-known politico Scott Kendall said something during a Twitter exchange Wednesday that needs...
The Sunday Minefield – February 18, 2024
Jeff Landfield February 18, 2024
As we enter the sixth week of the legislative session, things are looking to heat up again tomorrow in the House on the omnibus…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Is Alaska on its way to mimicking Venezuela?
Brad Keithley February 16, 2024
While following the Joint Senate and House Resources Committees meeting on Cook Inlet gas last week, we suddenly realized some of those testifying were...
Ask a Cat: Valentine’s Day loneliness, parental relationships, and Valentine’s Day plans
Cat February 12, 2024
Looking for a feisty feline to tell you how to live your life? Want your own high quality Ask a Cat sticker to make...
The Sunday Minefield – February 11, 2024
Jeff Landfield February 11, 2024
I hope everyone enjoyed the awesome Super Bowl game that ended in overtime! I watched it at a friend’s house in Auke Bay with…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: The Orwellian approach to Alaska fiscal policy
Brad Keithley February 9, 2024
A few months ago, Representative Alyse Galvin (I - Anchorage) authored an op-ed in the Anchorage Daily News in which all of her colleagues...
The Sunday Minefield – February 4, 2024
Jeff Landfield February 4, 2024
Week three of the legislative session felt comparatively normal compared to the first two weeks. Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) gave his annual…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Is the fact that legislators live in a much different economic world than 80% of Alaska families leading to deep PFD cuts?
Brad Keithley February 2, 2024
As we have been following the beginning of this...
The absurd idea of removing the Eklutna Dam won’t just affect power costs, but also water costs
Bob Maier January 31, 2024
An issue left undiscussed in the conversation concerning the water which Eklutna Lake provides is the authority which the Regulatory Commission of...
Ask a Cat: Geoengineering, bad bosses, and moving to Alaska
Cat January 29, 2024
Have a burning question for the Cat? Want your own artisanal Ask a Cat sticker for your Stanley or growler? The…
The Sunday Minefield – January 28, 2024
Jeff Landfield January 28, 2024
While the second week of session was not as wild as the first, it was nonetheless eventful. After spending a lot of time juicing…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: What’s (really) going on with working-age Alaska families
Brad Keithley January 26, 2024
Over the past couple of weeks, there has been a growing focus on the falling size of Alaska’s working-age population. It began with a...
Forget the “Ewok villages” and “vans down by the river,” it’s time to get serious about building in Girdwood
Paxson Woelber January 23, 2024
Perhaps the strangest thing about the “controversial” Holtan Hills development in Girdwood...
The Sunday Minefield – January 21, 2024
Jeff Landfield January 21, 2024
The second session of the 33rd Alaska Legislature kicked off on Tuesday. Saying things started off loose is a bit of an understatement. First,…
To address Girdwood’s housing crisis, approve the Holtan Hills land disposal
Eric Visser January 21, 2024
Anchorage’s housing crisis permeates our news, our policy and even our politics. Driven by a variety of factors including sky-high interest rates, barriers to…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Alaska’s fiscal system is #1 … in terms of regressivity
Brad Keithley January 19, 2024
Periodically, the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) publishes an update to its “Who Pays?” reports. The most recent - the 7th edition...
Ask a Cat: Long-distance relationships, the white raven, and Valentine’s Day
Cat January 15, 2024
Ask a cat is an advice column featured in the Alaska Landmine. Impending Valentine’s Day doom? Pesky coworker dilemma? Political blathering? Don’t be shy,...