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U.S. Supreme Court ruling clears hurdles for cities to police public camping, if they choose

Lee Baxter   July 1, 2024

On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its highly anticipated decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson. The decision clarifies that criminal penalties...

The Sunday Minefield – June 30, 2024

Jeff Landfield   June 30, 2024

I can’t believe June is already over! Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) announced his vetoes and unceremoniously signed the operating and capital budgets…

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: What would the amount of the PFD have been if the Legislature hadn’t taxed it

Brad Keithley   June 28, 2024

Occasionally, we are asked if we know where to find what the amount of the Permanent Fund Dividend...

From the Editors: End government-mandated housing scarcity and approve HOME

Paxson Woelber and Jeff Landfield   June 24, 2024

Last week, Charles Wohlforth authored an op-ed criticizing the HOME (Housing Opportunities in the Municipality for Everyone) Initiative...

The Sunday Minefield – June 23, 2024

Jeff Landfield   June 23, 2024

The weather has been amazing all over the state! It was even great this weekend in Barrow, where I fortunate to attend a Nalukataq…

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Is the Permanent Fund’s downhill performance a trend, and if so, what should the Legislature do about it?

Brad Keithley   June 22, 2024

One of the things that became clear while...

Ask a Cat: Anchorage problems, neighbor chickens, and feeling adequate

Cat   June 17, 2024

Summer love gone wrong? Campsite conundrum? For the answers to all of your burning questions, e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com or send a message...

The Sunday Minefield – June 16, 2024

Jeff Landfield   June 16, 2024

The weather in Southcentral has been amazing this week! The August primary is just over two months away, and lots of political fundraisers are…

Feds send armed agents to raid Hillside home and arrest man accused of trying to sell snowmachines in Russia

Jeff Landfield   June 14, 2024

Around 6 am Tuesday morning, around 20 federal agents donning full tactical gear and assault rifles...

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Is the current Permanent Fund Board chaos costing Alaskans money

Brad Keithley   June 14, 2024

Alaskans who have paid even cursory attention to local news in the recent past will likely have noticed...

Shiny and Chrome: A review of George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”

Jacob Hersh   June 13, 2024

When the lights go out for the last time, the fabric of society starts to unravel faster and faster like an avalanche…

Understanding the economic impact of Alaska’s dealer-friendly legislation

Steve Pociask   June 12, 2024

In Alaska, much like the rest of the country, people rely on their cars for everything: commuting to work, grocery shopping, accessing…

The Sunday Minefield – June 9, 2024

Jeff Landfield   June 9, 2024

Summer is in full swing. Now that the June 1 filing deadline has passed and with more than two and a half months to…

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: It’s the revenues, stupid

Brad Keithley   June 7, 2024

To those of a certain age, one of the most memorable pieces of past campaign strategy is the mantra developed by advisor James Carville…

Judge orders temporary removal of Benka Lake fence, reestablishing public access

Paxson Woelber   June 5, 2024

On May 31, a state judge ordered Jan and Britta Brunz to temporarily remove a fence blocking public access to Benka…

Ask a Cat: Hot boy summer, burning out, and retirement

Cat   June 3, 2024

Never fear, the Cat is here! For the answers to all of your deep (or shallow) questions, e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com or send a…

The Sunday Minefield – June 2, 2024

Jeff Landfield   June 2, 2024

The June 1 candidate filing deadline has come and gone for the ten Senate and 40 House seats that are up this November. There…

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: The Legislature’s FY25 “fiscal plan”: The Top 20%, non-residents & oil contribute virtually nothing

Brad Keithley   May 31, 2024

A passage in a recent story in the Mat-Su...

Switcheroo: Rep. McKay will challenge Sen. Claman, Mia Costello will run for House

Jeff Landfield   May 30, 2024

Representative Tom McKay (R - Anchorage) is withdrawing from the House District 15 race in order to challenge Senator Matt Claman (D - Anchorage).

The Sunday (Monday) Minefield – May 27, 2024

Jeff Landfield   May 27, 2024

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday weekend! Don’t forget about all of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. This week’s…
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