Sunday Minefields

The Sunday Minefield – June 14, 2026

Jeff Landfield   June 14, 2026

Just five days remain until the end of the special session Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) called for his gasline bill. The House overwhelmingly passed their version of the bill on Friday (6/12/2026) afternoon. The Senate is coming in tomorrow to receive the House bill, which will be referred to the Senate Finance Committee. It’s not clear what…

The Sunday Minefield – May 10, 2026

Jeff Landfield   May 10, 2026

Just ten days remain until the constitutional session limit. In addition to the operating and capital budgets and the gasline bill, there are a…

The Sunday Minefield – May 3, 2026

Jeff Landfield   May 3, 2026

There’s just over two weeks left until the constitutional 121-day session limit on May 20, and much remains to be done. Governor Mike Dunleavy…

The Sunday Minefield – April 26, 2026

Jeff Landfield   April 26, 2026

There’s just over three weeks left until the end of the 121-day session on May 20 at midnight. The annual Legislative Skits was held…

The Sunday Minefield – April 19, 2026

Jeff Landfield   April 19, 2026

Today is day 90 of the 121-day legislative session, which ends on May 20 at midnight. The end will be here before we know…

The Sunday Minefield – April 12, 2026

Jeff Landfield   April 12, 2026

We are more than two-thirds of the way into the 121-day legislative session! It was a bit of a short week as nothing happened…

The Sunday Minefield – April 5, 2026

Jeff Landfield   April 5, 2026

Happy Easter! It’s finally April. I am back in Anchorage and it finally feels like the long and cold winter is coming to an…

The Sunday Minefield – March 29, 2026

Jeff Landfield   March 29, 2026

There is an ever so slight hint of spring in Juneau with the sun out and temps in the 30s. After this winter I…

The Sunday Minefield – March 22, 2026

Jeff Landfield   March 22, 2026

We reached the halfway point of the 121-day legislative session this week. Snow continues to fall in Juneau. Spring cannot come fast enough! Governor…

The Sunday Minefield – March 15, 2026

Jeff Landfield   March 15, 2026

The half-way point of the legislative session is just days away. It was an eventful week in Juneau. Representative Nick Begich (R – Alaska)…

The Sunday Minefield – March 8, 2026

Jeff Landfield   March 8, 2026

Happy International Women’s Day to all the ladies out there! The Iditarod is underway. Hilcorp’s annual Iditarod party on Friday (3/6/2026) night at 49th…

The Sunday Minefield – March 1, 2026

Jeff Landfield   March 1, 2026

The 121-day session (constitutional limit) is already a third of the way through. The House passed the nearly $500 million supplemental budget, but failed…

The Sunday Minefield – February 22, 2026

Jeff Landfield   February 22, 2026

It’s been over a month since the legislative session started, but it feels like its been a lot longer. The big and shocking news…

The Sunday Minefield – February 15, 2026

Jeff Landfield   February 15, 2026

The legislative session is nearly a month in, which means there’s just over three months until the constitutional 121-day limit. The House and Senate…

The Sunday Minefield – February 8, 2026

Jeff Landfield   February 8, 2026

I hope everyone enjoyed the Super Bowl! It was a weird game but many Seahawks fans in Alaska are very happy tonight. We are…

The Sunday Minefield – February 1, 2026

Jeff Landfield   February 1, 2026

The Alaska Legislature has been been in session for two weeks, and things are definitely off to a much wilder start than last session….
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