Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: The myth that will not die
May 3, 2024
A recent exchange helped us realize that an early myth used to argue for cuts in the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD)…
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U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to allow local governments to enforce anti-camping laws on public property
Lee Baxter April 30, 2024
On April 22, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court heard argument on the much-anticipated City of Grants...
The Sunday Minefield – April 28, 2024
Jeff Landfield April 28, 2024
The annual legislative skits was held last night in Juneau at Centennial Hall. And they did not disappoint! Just over two weeks remain until…
Permanent Fund board member set up meetings between money managers and her billionaire father, records show
Jeff Landfield April 27, 2024
Multiple emails obtained by the Landmine show that Ellie Rubenstein, vice-chair of the Permanent Fund...
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Alaska’s existing personal income tax (“reduction in income”) rates
Brad Keithley April 26, 2024
On Thursday of this week, Legislative Finance presented a “Fiscal Update” to the Senate Finance...
Ask a Cat: Retail problems, dating problems, and problematic politicians
Cat April 22, 2024
Question for the Cat? Know a kitty that deserves to be a Featured Feline? Reach out anonymously here or e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com. Dear Cat, I work at...
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
Feeling triggered? Seasonal ennui? Desperate to be chosen for Featured Feline? The Cat can help. Reach out anonymously here or e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com.
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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…