Ask a Cat: Magical moments, kids, and fear of feet
June 12, 2023
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The Sunday Minefield – June 11, 2023
Jeff Landfield June 11, 2023
It’s hard to believe it’s almost mid-June. Hopefully the summer weather we have all been waiting for arrives soon. With session over and no…
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: The “free ride” that’s growing
Brad Keithley June 9, 2023
In early April, during the House floor debate on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget, Representative Sara Hannan (D - Juneau) offered an amendment...
Legislative Affairs Agency sent scathing letter to new owners of Driftwood Hotel for breaking contracts, evicting guests
Jeff Landfield June 6, 2023
Recently, the Landmine published an article, "New owners of the Driftwood in Juneau have transformed...
Ask a Cat: Incompetent coworkers, relationships, and dating coworkers
Cat June 5, 2023
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The Sunday Minefield – June 4, 2023
Jeff Landfield June 4, 2023
Despite the cooler than normal temperatures, it’s finally starting to feel like summer has arrived. And it couldn’t have come sooner after that damn…
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: Is there an Earnings Reserve problem?
Brad Keithley June 2, 2023
In a recent commentary (‘Alaska Permanent Fund account that pays for state budget, dividends is under pressure”), the Alaska Beacon’s Andrew Kitchenman discusses a...
New owners of the Driftwood in Juneau have transformed a charming hotel into a nightmare
Jeff Landfield June 1, 2023
I have stayed at the Driftwood Hotel in Juneau since 2019 - the first year I went down to Juneau to report on the...
Ask a Cat: Brats, social media, and camping problems
Cat May 29, 2023
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The Sunday Minefield – May 28, 2023
Jeff Landfield May 28, 2023
I hope everyone is enjoying the Memorial Day weekend as much as I am. I am in Haines for the annual Brew Fest and…
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: The FY24 adjournment budget (and no, it isn’t “balanced”)
Brad Keithley May 26, 2023
While Governor Mike Dunleavy (R - Alaska) has not acted on the FY24 budget passed by the Legislature (it has not yet been transmitted...
Post-Heartcore: An Interview with Thera’s Steven Cornfield and Mason Venhaus
Jacob Hersh May 23, 2023
If you were one of the masses of Anchorage rap-rock aficionados adorned in red Yankees baseball caps, chanting “Break Stuff” as a unified front,...
Ask a Cat: Makeup, money, and HOA problems
Cat May 22, 2023
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The Sunday Minefield – May 21, 2023
Jeff Landfield May 21, 2023
The Legislature was not able to pass the budget by the 121-day constitutional session limit. But they were able to pass it on the…
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: The distributional impact of Rep. Fields’ “Income Tax” (HB 185)
Brad Keithley May 19, 2023
In early May, with less than a month remaining in the session, Representative Zack Fields (D - Anchorage) introduced HB 185, "An Act establishing...
Uncertainty looms with no budget deal one day before session ends
Jeff Landfield May 16, 2023
The 121-day constitutional session will come to an end tomorrow when the clock strikes midnight. And there is still no budget deal. The Senate...
The Sunday Minefield – May 14, 2023
Jeff Landfield May 14, 2023
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! Just three days remain until the end of the regular legislative session. And in what…
Tensions rise in House with five days left until end of regular session
Jeff Landfield May 12, 2023
Tensions are escalating in the House as the end of the regular session approaches. The constitutional 121-day limit is Wednesday at midnight. The Senate...
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: Impact of so-called “compromise” fiscal positions on Alaska families
Brad Keithley May 12, 2023
As we approach the end of this year’s regular legislative session, legislative leadership is increasingly talking about the need for “compromise"..
Hilcorp tax cash grab is shortsighted and reckless
Jeff Landfield May 9, 2023
There’s been a lot of talk the last few months in the Capitol about taxes, especially oil taxes. As oil prices declined from their…