The Sunday Minefield – June 9, 2019
June 9, 2019
The first session of the 31st Alaska Legislature is quickly coming to an end. It is set to conclude on June 14th. The only…
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The Sunday Minefield – July 14, 2019
Jeff Landfield July 14, 2019
This week may go down as one of the loosest in Alaska political history. While the majority of the Legislature convened in Juneau on Monday, a little over a third of Republican legislators instead “convened” at Wasilla Middle School – the location Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) chose for the second special session. As crazy as this week…
The Sunday Minefield – June 2, 2019
Jeff Landfield June 2, 2019
It’s finally June! Summer is fast upon us. The first special session of the 31st Alaska Legislature continues in Juneau. Not much has really…
The Sunday Minefield – May 26, 2019
Jeff Landfield May 26, 2019
It’s Memorial Day weekend. I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday weekend that rings in summer in Alaska. Let us not forget all of…
The Sunday Minefield – May 19, 2019
Jeff Landfield May 19, 2019
The first session of the 31st Alaska Legislature has come and gone. And to the surprise of few, the first special session began the…
The Sunday Minefield – May 12, 2019
Jeff Landfield May 12, 2019
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there who read the Landmine! The regular session is set to end in three days but…
The Sunday Minefield – May 5, 2019
Jeff Landfield May 5, 2019
It’s Cinco de Mayo! Calm down social justice warriors and enjoy some tacos and margaritas. It’s also May, which means summer is fast approaching….
The Sunday Minefield – April 28, 2019
Jeff Landfield April 28, 2019
As the 100th day of the legislative session has come and gone, things are starting to heat up in Juneau. It’s anyone’s guess when…
The Sunday Minefield – April 21, 2019
Jeff Landfield April 21, 2019
Happy Easter to all of our Christian readers. And happy Passover to all of our Jewish readers. A lot happened this week in Juneau,…
The Sunday Minefield – April 14, 2019
Jeff Landfield April 14, 2019
If you are lucky enough to be in Southcentral Alaska this weekend, you know how beautiful the weather is. Spring is definitely here! I…
The Sunday Minefield – April 7, 2019
Jeff Landfield April 7, 2019
I apologize for the late posting of the column this week. Last night was legislative skits and let’s just say I stayed out a…
The Sunday Minefield – March 31, 2019
Jeff Landfield March 31, 2019
If you were lucky enough to be in Juneau this week, you would have enjoyed some beautiful, sunny weather. Governor Michael J. Dunleavy (R…
The Sunday Minefield – March 24, 2019
Jeff Landfield March 24, 2019
It’s been another busy and crazy week in Alaska politics. The House Finance Committee budget meetings throughout the State kicked off on Friday in…
The Sunday Minefield – March 17, 2019
Jeff Landfield March 17, 2019
It’s been another action packed week in Alaska politics. Between the budget, PFD, and crime bills, the legislature has been busy. Governor Michael J….
The Sunday Minefield – March 10, 2018
Jeff Landfield March 10, 2019
Oh, boy. It’s been quite the week in Juneau. Loose does not even begin to describe it. Between the ghost hunter guy making the…
The Sunday Minefield – March 3, 2019
Jeff Landfield March 3, 2019
It was another busy week for Alaska politics. This week marked the halfway point of the “90-day” legislative session. Because it took a month…