Rep. Cathy Tilton elected Speaker of the House, majority still undefined
January 18, 2023
In a 26-14 vote this morning, Representative Cathy Tilton (R - Wasilla) was elected Speaker of the House. The initial vote was 28-12 but...
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Dispatches from Juneau: Day 1 of the legislative session
Jacob Hersh January 18, 2023
The rainy cold does little to dampen the overwhelming sense of urgency in Alaska’s capital city. My Monday flight to Juneau is packed with...
On first day of session the Senate has officially organized, House still in limbo
Jeff Landfield January 17, 2023
On the first day of the 33rd Alaska Legislature, the State Senate smoothly and flawlessly organized their large super majority. Comprised of 17-members...
Ask a Cat: Pets, TikTok, and an unwanted kiss
Cat January 16, 2023
Ask a cat is new advice column featured in the Alaska Landmine. Have a question for the Cat? Email askacat@alaskalandmine.com to get the answers…
The Sunday Minefield – January 15, 2023
Jeff Landfield January 15, 2023
I spent four days on the Big Island this week before the start of session. And let me tell you it was amazing! I…
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: It’s a trap
Brad Keithley January 13, 2023
Those of a certain age will recall the famous line uttered in 1983’s Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, when, while attempting…
Ask a Cat: Cheating, coworkers, and love
Cat January 9, 2023
Ask a cat is new advice column featured in the Alaska Landmine. Have a question for the Cat? Email askacat@alaskalandmine.com to get the answers…
The Sunday Minefield – January 8, 2023
Jeff Landfield January 8, 2023
The start of the 33rd Alaska Legislature is nine days away! Legislators and staff are already making their way to Juneau. The Alaska House…
The Alaska Stalker – January 7, 2023
The Alaska Stalker January 7, 2023
Welcome to this edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. If you...
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: Everyone knows what the answer is, so why aren’t we doing it
Brad Keithley January 6, 2023
There have been two constants in the last three 10-year plans produced by the administration of Governor Mike Dunleavy (R - Alaska) preceding...
Republicans Mike Shower and Shelley Hughes tried multiple times to organize majority with Senate Democrats
Jeff Landfield January 5, 2023
Senator Mike Shower (R - Wasilla) and Senator Shelley Hughes (R - Palmer) are not happy they were left out...
The Sunday Minefield – January 1, 2023
Jeff Landfield January 1, 2023
I hope everyone had a good time ringing in the New Year! 2022 really flew by. It’s been a pretty slow week…
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: Our first look at the Governor’s FY24 Budget & 10-year Plan: Part 2
Brad Keithley December 30, 2022
Last week in Part 1 of this two-part look at Governor Mike Dunleavy’s (R - Alaska) proposed FY24 Budget and 10-year Plan, we analyzed...
President Biden signs private bill for Rebecca Trimble, military wife and mother government tried to deport
Jeff Landfield December 27, 2022
Rebecca Trimble received a rare and long-awaited Christmas present this year. On December 15, the...
The Sunday Minefield – December 26, 2022
Jeff Landfield December 26, 2022
Christmas has come and gone and it will be 2023 in less than a week! The Minefield is a day late because of the…
The Alaska Stalker – December 24, 2022
The Alaska Stalker December 24, 2022
Welcome to this edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. If you...
Brad Keithley’s chart of the week: Our first look at Governor Dunleavy’s FY24 Budget & 10-year Plan: Part 1
Brad Keithley December 23, 2022
This week we publish Part 1 of our initial look at Governor Mike Dunleavy’s (R - Alaska) new...
From paratrooper to stage diver: an interview with Mindful Khaos’ Magdiel Roldan
Jacob Hersh December 22, 2022
In ancient Greek mythology, Chaos was a primal, seething, shadowy chasm of mass and energy, that existed prior to the world as we know...
Amy Demboski ousted as Municipal Manager after calling colleague “f****** c***”
Jeff Landfield and Paxson Woelber December 20, 2022
On Monday morning, Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson announced that effective immediately, Municipal...
The Sunday Minefield – December 18, 2022
Jeff Landfield December 18, 2022
Christmas is just one week away! After most of us in Southcentral finally dug out multiple feet of snow from three storms in a…