Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: The goal isn’t new revenues, it’s new revenue design
January 27, 2023
Some of what we bring to the discussion of fiscal policy has been learned over the years from dealing with utility rate cases. In...
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Dispatches from Juneau: Anchorage vs. Alaska
Jacob Hersh February 1, 2023
On Monday I watched the Senate Resources Committee talk about natural gas. Apparently, there’s fucking loads of the stuff. I sort of knew this intrinsically, through cultural osmosis, having lived in Alaska my whole life, but having the Natural Resources Commissioner-Designee John Boyle...
From the debate team to the Alaska House: An interview with Rep. Genevieve Mina
Jacob Hersh
January 31, 2023
Dispatches from Juneau: The State Office Building and micro nuclear reactors
Jacob Hersh
January 27, 2023
Gene Peltola, husband of Rep. Mary Peltola, is trying to get a piece of Alaska’s emerging carbon market
Jeff Landfield January 25, 2023
Governor Mike Dunleavy (R - Alaska), who was re-elected in November, has made selling carbon credits as a means to raise new state revenue...
Dispatches from Juneau: The State of the State
Jacob Hersh January 24, 2023
I’ve been confused five or six times now for a legislative staffer, to whom I apparently bear a striking resemblance. It’s happened in various…
Truck Drivin’ Man: An interview with Senator Robb Myers
Jacob Hersh January 23, 2023
Sincerity and politics are stereotypically seen as mutually exclusive - the caricature of the lying lawmaker is well known in popular culture. There are,...
Ask a Cat: Marriage, mothers-in-law, and commitment
Cat January 23, 2023
Ask a cat is new advice column featured in the Alaska Landmine. Have a question for the Cat? Email askacat@alaskalandmine.com or click here to...
The Sunday Minefield – January 22, 2023
Jeff Landfield January 22, 2023
The first session of the 33rd Alaska Legislature got underway in Juneau on Tuesday. All but one of Alaska’s 60 legislators were sworn in….
How the Bush Caucus gave Republicans control of the State House
Jeff Landfield January 22, 2023
In a shocking vote the day after the start of the legislative session, Representative Cathy Tilton (R – Wasilla) was elected Speaker of the...
The Alaska Stalker – January 22, 2023
The Alaska Stalker January 22, 2023
Welcome to this edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. If you...
Dispatches from Juneau: Tying one on in the capital city
Jacob Hersh January 21, 2023
If you’ve lived in Alaska for any length of time, you’ll be familiar with those bumper stickers for Homer, “A Quaint Drinking Town With...
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: Comparing actions to words – Is Governor Dunleavy really serious about protecting the PFD
Brad Keithley January 20, 2023
In his December news conference announcing his proposed FY24 budget, Governor Mike Dunleavy...
Rep. Cathy Tilton elected Speaker of the House, majority still undefined
Jeff Landfield January 18, 2023
In a 26-14 vote this morning, Representative Cathy Tilton (R - Wasilla) was elected Speaker of the House. The initial vote was 28-12 but...
Dispatches from Juneau: Day 1 of the legislative session
Jacob Hersh January 18, 2023
The rainy cold does little to dampen the overwhelming sense of urgency in Alaska’s capital city. My Monday flight to Juneau is packed with...
On first day of session the Senate has officially organized, House still in limbo
Jeff Landfield January 17, 2023
On the first day of the 33rd Alaska Legislature, the State Senate smoothly and flawlessly organized their large super majority. Comprised of 17-members...
Ask a Cat: Pets, TikTok, and an unwanted kiss
Cat January 16, 2023
Ask a cat is new advice column featured in the Alaska Landmine. Have a question for the Cat? Email askacat@alaskalandmine.com to get the answers…
The Sunday Minefield – January 15, 2023
Jeff Landfield January 15, 2023
I spent four days on the Big Island this week before the start of session. And let me tell you it was amazing! I…