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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…

It’s not smart – it’s sad: The ADN Editorial Board’s bizarre criticism of AI data center regulation

Spenaardvark April 5, 2026

Last month, the Anchorage Assembly passed an ordinance regulating the conditions under which AI data centers can be built in the city.

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: The PFD debate

Brad Keithley April 4, 2026

As codified in current law, Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) functions much like a preferred corporate dividend. The amount is set…

The Full Experience: Two days at the Alaska State Trooper Academy in Sitka

Jeff Landfield April 3, 2026

Wearing a paintball helmet, neck guard, and police belt, I found myself knocking on the door of room 258 at the Alaska State Trooper…

Alaskans deserve a vote in the Senate on raising the age of consent to 18 from 16

Keeley Olson April 3, 2026

Alaska has the highest rate of rape in the United States – more than three times the national average. Over half (51.1%) of all...

The Sunday Minefield – March 29, 2026

Jeff Landfield March 29, 2026

There is an ever so slight hint of spring in Juneau with the sun out and temps in the 30s. After this winter I…

Ethics complaint submitted against Tlingit & Haida attorneys from owners of proposed casino allotment

Jeff Landfield March 27, 2026

The Landmine has obtained an ethics complaint sent to the Alaska Bar Association on behalf of the owners of a Juneau Native allotment that...

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Why Gov. Dunleavy’s sales tax takes less from middle and lower-income families than Rep. Galvin’s income/education tax

Brad Keithley March 27, 2026

Over the past couple of weeks...

Senate sneaks in oil and gas S corp tax into Governor’s bill

Jeff Landfield March 25, 2026

A rare floor fight took place today in the Senate on the long debated S corp tax provision. The Senate had House Bill 194…

The Sunday Minefield – March 22, 2026

Jeff Landfield March 22, 2026

We reached the halfway point of the 121-day legislative session this week. Snow continues to fall in Juneau. Spring cannot come fast enough! Governor…

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: What the Spring Revenue Forecast tells us about the need for oil tax reform

Brad Keithley March 20, 2026

Regular, or even occasional, readers of this page will likely recall that, in previous columns, we have...