What the hell is happening in Juneau
June 18, 2021
With just under nine hours left before the end of the special session, things in Juneau have gone completely off the rails. Governor Mike…
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Legislature barely passes budget, $525 dividend and uncertainty with effective date
June 16, 2021
With just over two weeks to go before a government shutdown, the Alaska Legislature was able to pass a budget with the bare minimum...
The Sunday Minefield – June 13, 2021
June 13, 2021
The weather has been amazing in Anchorage this week! I hope everyone is out enjoying it. It’s mid-June and a budget has still not…
The Alaska Stalker – June 12, 2021
June 12, 2021
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...
Anchorage Assembly to provide transition funds for incoming Bronson administration
June 12, 2021
The Anchorage Assembly will vote to provide transition funds for the incoming Bronson administration, according to Assemblymember...
Rep. Geran Tarr sends scathing email to Juneau Assembly about “unacceptable human rights” issues in Juneau
June 8, 2021
Anchorage Representative Geran Tarr (D - Anchorage) sent a scathing email to members of Juneau...
The Sunday Minefield – June 6, 2021
June 6, 2021
What a beautiful weekend it has been in Anchorage! Alaskans all over Southcentral have been out enjoying the weekend I am so happy to…
US Coast Guard helicopter rescues three on giant inflatable pink flamingo
June 6, 2021
On Saturday, a Kodiak-based US Coast Guard helicopter rescued three adults and two small dogs who had been recreating in the ocean on a...
The irony of Kristie Babcock’s attack on Chief Justice Joel Bolger
June 4, 2021
The opinion piece by Kristie Babcock recently published in the Anchorage Daily News, in which she accuses Chief Justice Joel Bolger of being a...
Senate President Peter Micciche files for reelection
June 3, 2021
Senate President Peter Micciche (R – Soldotna) filed a letter of intent yesterday for reelection. This allows him to start campaigning and raising money,…
The Sunday Minefield – May 30, 2021
May 30, 2021
I hope everyone is having a good Memorial Day weekend. Let’s not forget the reason for this holiday weekend – to honor military personnel…
No budget and half-baked plans continue to be the norm in Juneau
May 29, 2021
If you’ve been paying any attention to Alaska politics, you’re aware of the paralysis that continues to plague the Legislature. I arrived in Juneau...
The Alaska Stalker – May 29, 2021
May 29, 2021
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...
The Sunday Minefield – May 23, 2021
May 24, 2021
I know the column is a day late. I needed a break yesterday. The weather in Juneau today is amazing! I am finally heading…
Senate passes budget after long and contentious last day of session
May 20, 2021
The following are excerpts from two recent editions of the Alaska Policial Report, which is a separate business from the Landmine. The first is...
The Sunday Minefield – May 16, 2021
May 16, 2021
The constitutional session limit is three days away, and an operating budget has yet to be passed by the legislature. But the legislature need…
The Alaska Stalker – May 15, 2021
May 15, 2021
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...
Governor Dunleavy calls two special sessions
May 13, 2021
In a press release issued this afternoon, Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) announced he has issued proclamations for two special sessions. The first…
John Moller abruptly leaves Governor’s Office with no explanation
May 12, 2021
John Moller is no longer working for Governor Mike Dunleavy (R - Alaska). The Landmine broke this on Monday, which the Governor's Office soon...
The Sunday Minefield – May 9, 2021
May 9, 2021
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! The constitutional session limit is just ten days away, and there is no end in…
