Ask a Cat: Retail problems, dating problems, and problematic politicians
April 22, 2024
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The Sunday Minefield – April 21, 2024
Jeff Landfield April 21, 2024
We are almost to day 100 of session, meaning just over three weeks remains until the constitutional session limit of 121 days. There is…
What kind of American are you?: A review of Alex Garland’s film “Civil War”
Jacob Hersh April 19, 2024
For a movie released during an election year about secessionist forces marching on Washington D.C. to dethrone a fascist 3rd-term president, “Civil War” is...
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Why we oppose the Cook Inlet gas subsidy bills
Brad Keithley April 19, 2024
Over the last few weeks, we have written several columns discussing current Cook Inlet gas issues on these pages. We have taken a consistent...
Shell, DNR commissioner face attacks in explosive House Resources Committee hearing
Jeff Landfield April 17, 2024
A House Resources Committee hearing on Monday got explosive when two representatives from the independent oil company Narwhal gave a...
Candidate for Alaska GOP chair has history of obscuring truth for personal gain
The Alaska Landmine April 15, 2024
The Alaska Republican Party (ARP) state convention is slated to be held this weekend in Anchorage. Ann Brown, who has been the chair of...
The Sunday Minefield – April 14, 2024
Jeff Landfield April 14, 2024
Today is day 90 of the legislative session! Folk Fest was held this week in Juneau. In addition to some really good music the…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Impact of LNG imports on the Cook Inlet gas market
Brad Keithley April 12, 2024
One issue some raise when discussing using LNG imports to supplement traditional Cook Inlet supplies is their potential impact on utility gas costs. Indeed...
Bill Popp endorses Suzanne LaFrance for Anchorage mayor
Jeff Landfield April 10, 2024
At a press conference this afternoon in front of City Hall, Bill Popp announced his endorsement of Anchorage mayoral candidate Suzanne LaFrance. She faces…
First day of House budget amendments normal, minus regional drama between Kenai and Fairbanks
Jeff Landfield April 9, 2024
The Alaska House of Representatives spent the day hearing the first round of amendments to the operating budget. They convened just after 10 am...
Ask a Cat: Incoming tourists, sensitive people, and gaslighting
Cat April 8, 2024
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The Sunday Minefield – April 7, 2024
Jeff Landfield April 7, 2024
We are more than two-thirds through the 121-day session limit. After more than a week of hearing budget amendments, the House Finance Committee passed…
House Health & Social Services Committee meeting goes completely off the rails
Jeff Landfield April 5, 2024
A meeting of the House Health & Social Services Committee got extremely loose yesterday. On the agenda for the meeting was several board confirmation...
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: ENSTAR’s confusing claims
Brad Keithley April 5, 2024
At a time when the Legislature and the public urgently need clarity and transparency around Cook Inlet gas issues, we are having a difficult...
Video: Live Coverage of the 2024 Anchorage Election
Jeff Landfield April 2, 2024
Tune in to watch our live coverage and analysis of the Anchorage mayoral race, Anchorage School Board races, and a preview of the upcoming…
The Sunday Minefield – March 31, 2024
Jeff Landfield March 31, 2024
Happy Easter! This was a short week in Juneau due to the holiday weekend. We are 75 days into the 121-day legislative session and…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Anybody but us
Brad Keithley March 29, 2024
One of the things that has struck us most during the years we have followed Alaska’s fiscal debates – including this week’s debate over…
The filing deadline to run for the Legislature is approaching, most incumbents are seeking re-election
Jeff Landfield March 27, 2024
The June 1 filing deadline to run for one of the 50 legislative seats up this year is just over two...
Ask a Cat: Passive aggressive co-workers, seeking revenge, and dog parks
Cat March 25, 2024
Problems at work? Love life gone awry? Conflict with the neighbor's collie? The Cat can help. Reach out anonymously here or e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com. Dear...
The Sunday Minefield – March 24, 2024
Jeff Landfield March 24, 2024
The big news this week was the Legislature’s failure, by one vote, to override Governor Mike Dunleavy’s (R – Alaska) veto of Senate Bill…