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May 23, 2024
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Alaska Landmine Articles
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...
The Sunday Minefield – April 21, 2024
Jeff Landfield April 21, 2024
We are almost to day 100 of session, meaning just over three weeks remains until the constitutional session limit of 121 days. There is…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Why we oppose the Cook Inlet gas subsidy bills
Brad Keithley April 19, 2024
Over the last few weeks, we have written several columns discussing current Cook Inlet gas issues on these pages. We have taken a consistent...
The Sunday Minefield – April 14, 2024
Jeff Landfield April 14, 2024
Today is day 90 of the legislative session! Folk Fest was held this week in Juneau. In addition to some really good music the…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Impact of LNG imports on the Cook Inlet gas market
Brad Keithley April 12, 2024
One issue some raise when discussing using LNG imports to supplement traditional Cook Inlet supplies is their potential impact on utility gas costs. Indeed...
Ask a Cat: Incoming tourists, sensitive people, and gaslighting
Cat April 8, 2024
Feeling triggered? Seasonal ennui? Desperate to be chosen for Featured Feline? The Cat can help. Reach out anonymously here or e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com.
Dear Most…
The Sunday Minefield – April 7, 2024
Jeff Landfield April 7, 2024
We are more than two-thirds through the 121-day session limit. After more than a week of hearing budget amendments, the House Finance Committee passed…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: ENSTAR’s confusing claims
Brad Keithley April 5, 2024
At a time when the Legislature and the public urgently need clarity and transparency around Cook Inlet gas issues, we are having a difficult...