Not every healthcare debate needs a witch hunt
May 19, 2026
The Alaska Landmine recently published an opinion piece titled “Bills giving more power to naturopaths are a prescription for quackery” that…
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Senate Finance quietly removed amendment that increased protections for abused kids
Jeff Landfield May 19, 2026
On May 15, five days before the constitutional session limit, the Senate Finance Committee held a five minute hearing to deal…
The “Sunday” Minefield – May 18, 2026 (Do it live edition!)
Jeff Landfield May 18, 2026
Yes, I know it’s Monday. The last three days in Juneau have been extremely hectic. I was way too tired last night to write…
Pension bill for gasline bill: Is a big deal to end session coming together in Juneau?
Jeff Landfield May 13, 2026
There is one week left until the constitutional session limit on May 20. And a big deal for an adjournment package could be coming...
Court documents show Bernadette Wilson failed to pay $52,000 in fuel and wrote bad checks
Jeff Landfield May 12, 2026
The Landmine recently published an article documenting that "full PFD" Republican gubernational candidate Bernadette Wilson had her 2023 and 2024...
Bills giving more power to naturopaths are a prescription for quackery
Spenaardvark May 10, 2026
Imagine you’re on a road trip with your family, and your vehicle happens to be the first to reach a new bridge….
The Sunday Minefield – May 10, 2026
Jeff Landfield May 10, 2026
Just ten days remain until the constitutional session limit. In addition to the operating and capital budgets and the gasline bill, there are a…
“Full PFD” gubernatorial candidate Bernadette Wilson had 2023 and 2024 PFDs garnished
Jeff Landfield May 9, 2026
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bernadette Wilson is one of the most outspoken candidates promoting the delusional “full statutory...
Alaska still has a path to stronger election integrity
Representative Sarah Vance May 8, 2026
There is good news for Alaskans who want elections that are both secure and trustworthy. Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) just introduced a…
Alaska’s gasline: Facts vs. the ‘Failure Crowd’
Mike Chenault May 8, 2026
The debate surrounding the Alaska LNG Project includes quite a bit of constructive dialogue, but outliers like Bruce Tangeman view this project and Alaska’s...
A few simple gasline questions need to be answered
Bruce Tangeman May 7, 2026
“Well, that escalated quickly.” Those are the words of the stately gentleman Ron Burgundy from “The Anchorman” but also certainly apply to the debate/circus...
More than a convention: Alaska’s moment to lead
Jarret Freeman May 6, 2026
The upcoming Alaska State GOP Convention is more than a meeting of party members. It is a defining moment for the direction of leadership…
The Sunday Minefield – May 3, 2026
Jeff Landfield May 3, 2026
There’s just over two weeks left until the constitutional 121-day session limit on May 20, and much remains to be done. Governor Mike Dunleavy…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: The Permanent Fund Investment Tradeoff: Higher Returns vs. Lower Variability
Brad Keithley May 1, 2026
A recent conversation reminded us of the need to finish an analysis we were challenged to undertake earlier this year concerning Permanent Fund...
The session endgame could be decided by the elections bill
Jeff Landfield April 30, 2026
Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) has until the end of the day on April 30 to either sign or veto
The Sunday Minefield – April 26, 2026
Jeff Landfield April 26, 2026
There’s just over three weeks left until the end of the 121-day session on May 20 at midnight. The annual Legislative Skits was held…
Legislative audit finds Crooked Adam Crum violated fiduciary obligations with CBR investment
Jeff Landfield April 25, 2026
A recently released legislative audit of the State of Alaska's financial activities found former...
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Radical obfuscation
Brad Keithley April 24, 2026
One of the most significant frustrations we have with how both the Legislature and the executive branch present and discuss the budget is their...
Is Donald Trump planning on nationalizing the Alaska gasline project?
Jeff Landfield April 23, 2026
In any other time, the headline of this piece would be absurd. But with President Donald Trump, anything is possible. On Monday, President Trump signed...
The greatest risk to Alaska LNG? The Alaska State Legislature
Harold Hollis April 22, 2026
Alaskans often ask me what the greatest risk is to the Final Investment Decision and the ultimate construction of the Alaska LNG Project. My...