Jay Hammond’s PFD intent language
October 24, 2025
I had a friend tell me years ago after I testified in front of the Legislature that I had a “terrible poker face when…
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Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: The impact of using PFD cuts, compared to alternatives, by House District
Brad Keithley October 31, 2025
Recently, we have been spending time diving into Census Bureau data to better understand the...
First Alaskans Institute caves to anti-development lunatics, takes award away from John Shively
Jeff Landfield
October 30, 2025
Alaska Fish & Game and DNR executed baby swan for being friendly to state park ranger
Jeff Landfield October 23, 2025
According to a bizarre post on the Alaska State Parks' Facebook page, the Department of Fish & Game recently euthanized a baby swan. It's...
The Sunday Minefield – October 19, 2025
Jeff Landfield October 19, 2025
Nearly 2,000 evacuees from the devasting typhoon that hit Western Alaska arrived in Anchorage this week. The Alaska Federation of Natives held their annual…
Leaked APD Internal Affairs tapes reveal major leadership schism on proposed DEI hiring practices
Jeff Landfield October 17, 2025
Recordings of a 2021 Anchorage Police Department (APD) Internal Affairs investigation obtained by the...
Deceptive fundraising email from Bernadette Wilson stirs backlash within Alaska GOP
Jeff Landfield October 15, 2025
A deceptive fundraising email sent from Republican gubernational candiate Bernadette Wilson has sparked ire among some Alaska GOP officials. The email, sent out on...
The Sunday Minefield – October 12, 2025
Jeff Landfield October 12, 2025
Local elections occurred this week all over Alaska. Turnout was abysmally low in many areas. The big upset was in Fairbanks where Fairbanks North…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Putting all Alaska families first
Brad Keithley October 11, 2025
Most oil and gas lawyers who have spent time practicing in the lower 48 don’t find Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) particularly novel.Â
It follows…
Full PFD candidates need not apply
Bruce Tangeman October 8, 2025
Any candidate for governor, House, or Senate that says they will provide a full Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) are not serious candidates and need…
Gov. Dunleavy’s SB 113 veto benefits Amazon, hurts Alaska businesses
Representative Andrew Gray October 6, 2025
On September 30, Governor Mike Dunleavy (R - Alaska) vetoed Senate Bill 113. The bill would have amended current law to require internet-based companies...
The Sunday Minefield – October 5, 2025
Jeff Landfield October 5, 2025
It’s October! Which means Permanent Fund Dividend checks hit accounts this week and snow will be on the ground soon. Former Anchorage Mayor Dave…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Yeah, and that would be a good thing…
Brad Keithley October 3, 2025
A recent article from Alaska’s News Source focused on a petition on Change.org “to restore and protect …
Alaska’s oil projects deliver revenue and jobs we depend on
Rebecca Logan October 2, 2025
As president of the Alaska Support Industry Alliance, I represent more than 500 businesses across the state of Alaska that provide the goods and...
Adam Crum quietly committed $50 million of CBR to outside investment firm on his way out the door
Jeff Landfield October 1, 2025
The Landmine has learned that former Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum committed $50 million from the Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund (CBR)...
Alaska’s decades long gravy train is coming to an end
Bruce Tangeman October 1, 2025
Alaskans have had a helluva run for more than four decades. We haven’t had to pay a state income or sales tax for all…
It’s something you can yell: An interview with the band tamarack!
Jacob Hersh October 1, 2025
Fairbanks, Alaska sits at about 65 degrees north. It is one of the northernmost cities in the world, and is within 200 miles of…