Sunday Minefields

The Sunday Minefield – September 7, 2025

Jeff Landfield   September 7, 2025

It’s already September! Snow will be here before we know it. It was a bit of a slow political news week due to Labor Day. The special session timed out, which means legislators running for re-election or another office can start raising money again. Dave Bronson left his role as manager for the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, sparking…

The Sunday Minefield – August 31, 2025

Jeff Landfield
August 31, 2025

The Sunday Minefield – August 24, 2025

Jeff Landfield
August 24, 2025

The Sunday Minefield – August 17, 2025

Jeff Landfield
August 17, 2025

The Sunday Minefield – August 10, 2025

Jeff Landfield
August 11, 2025

The Sunday Minefield – August 3, 2025

Jeff Landfield   August 3, 2025

I am writing this week’s column from my office in Juneau. Yesterday, 59 of Alaska’s 60 legislators (one was a bit late) were in…

The Sunday Minefield – July 27, 2025

Jeff Landfield   July 27, 2025

August is less than a week away. Summer is really flying by! I hope everyone in Southcentral enjoyed the incredible weather we had this…

The Sunday Minefield – July 20, 2025

Jeff Landfield   July 20, 2025

August is less than two weeks away! Senator Dan Sullivan (R – Alaska) and Representative Nick Begich (R – Alaska), who are both up…

The Sunday Minefield – July 13, 2025

Jeff Landfield   July 13, 2025

It’s hard to believe we are almost halfway into July. Legislators and some staff are preparing for Governor Mike Dunleavy’s (R – Alaska) special…

The Sunday Minefield – July 6, 2025

Jeff Landfield   July 6, 2025

What a loose week! Even though the Fourth of July was on Friday, a lot happened this week in Alaska politics. First, Anchorage Mayor…

The Sunday Minefield – June 29, 2025

Jeff Landfield   June 29, 2025

The Fourth of July Independence Day holiday is just five days away. It falls on a Friday this year, so it will be a…

The Sunday Minefield – June 22, 2025

Jeff Landfield   June 22, 2025

The summer solstice has come and gone. I hope everyone had an awesome solstice weekend! Several people illegally camping at Davis Park in Anchorage…

The Sunday Minefield – June 15, 2025

Jeff Landfield   June 15, 2025

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! I have been in New Mexico the last week visiting my parents so…

The Sunday Minefield – June 8, 2025

Jeff Landfield   June 8, 2025

We are less than a month away from being halfway through 2025! Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) held his annual Sustainable…

The Sunday Minefield – June 1, 2025

Jeff Landfield   June 1, 2025

I can’t believe it’s already June! Summer is definitely here. The budget and several bills were transmitted to Governor Mike Dunleavy (R…

The Sunday Minefield – May 25, 2025

Jeff Landfield   May 26, 2025

I hope everyone had a good Memorial Day weekend! I took the ferry to Haines from Juneau early Friday morning with some friends. I…

The Sunday Minefield – May 18, 2025

Jeff Landfield   May 18, 2025

There are just three days left until the end of the 121-day session! By all accounts, it looks like they may actually finish up…

The Sunday Minefield – May 11, 2025

Jeff Landfield   May 11, 2025

Just ten days remain until the end of the regular session. Surprisingly, things seem to be moving along rather smoothly. The House failed to…

The Sunday Minefield – May 4, 2025

Jeff Landfield   May 4, 2025

May the Fourth be with you! Only 17 days remain until the end of the regular session, and things finally look like they are…

The Sunday Minefield – April 27, 2025

Jeff Landfield   April 27, 2025

We are approaching day 100 of the legislative session, which means there is just over three weeks left in the regular session. The annual…
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