More than a convention: Alaska’s moment to lead
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…
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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...
Why I am running for the Chugach Electric Board of Directors
Todd Lindley April 21, 2026
To borrow from a regular contributor of the Alaska Landmine, Mr. Brad Keithley, this chart may shed some light on the reality of Southcentral...
The Sunday Minefield – April 19, 2026
Jeff Landfield April 19, 2026
Today is day 90 of the 121-day legislative session, which ends on May 20 at midnight. The end will be here before we know…
Review: Heated Rivalry – Episode Four – “Rose”
Jacob Hersh April 18, 2026
They got lookalike contests for everything nowadays. If you bear a passing resemblance to Jeremy Allen White, Timmy Chalamet, or Jack Schlossberg, you can…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Here we go again
Brad Keithley April 17, 2026
During the 2024 legislative session, we wrote several columns opposing the subsidy of the development of Cook Inlet gas at the…
Why I voted no on HB 194 and why it matters for Alaska
Representative Carolyn Hall April 17, 2026
I want to be clear: I believe Hilcorp, and any large, profitable S corporation operating in Alaska, should be paying taxes. Like many Alaskans,...
The Sunday Minefield – April 12, 2026
Jeff Landfield April 12, 2026
We are more than two-thirds of the way into the 121-day legislative session! It was a bit of a short week as nothing happened…
Fishy: Mary Peltola says she wants to stop trawlers before hanging out with trawlers
Jeff Landfield April 10, 2026
Democrat Mary Peltola, the former representative challenging Senator Dan Sullivan (R - Alaska), recently took a trip to several Western Alaska villages.
Does integrity fly out the window the moment you’re elected?
Mike Nield April 10, 2026
When I think of the levels of government in Alaska I think of the Spiderman memes where all three are pointing…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Why a dedicated “Education Fund” would undermine a long-term fiscal plan
Brad Keithley April 10, 2026
Without any significant fanfare, or as far as we can determine, public discussion, Senate Joint...
Landmine Staff 2026 Anchorage election predictions
Landmine Staff April 7, 2026
Today is the 2026 Anchorage municipal election! Landmine staff went through the six Assembly races and two school board races. Below are our thoughts...
The Sunday Minefield – April 5, 2026
Jeff Landfield April 5, 2026
Happy Easter! It’s finally April. I am back in Anchorage and it finally feels like the long and cold winter is coming to an…