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...
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Senate President Peter Micciche files for reelection
Jeff Landfield 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
Jeff Landfield 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
Jeff Landfield 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
The Alaska Stalker 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
Jeff Landfield 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
Jeff Landfield 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
Jeff Landfield 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
The Alaska Stalker 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
Jeff Landfield 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
Jeff Landfield 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
Jeff Landfield 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…
No endgame in sight in Juneau
Jeff Landfield May 7, 2021
The 121-day constitutional session limit is less than two weeks away, and there is no end in sight. The House kicked the operating budget…
The Sunday Minefield – May 2, 2021
Jeff Landfield May 2, 2021
It’s finally May! I am writing this from Anchorage where the weather is outstanding. I head back to Juneau tomorrow. The House finally made…
The Alaska Stalker – May 1, 2021
The Alaska Stalker May 1, 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 – April 25, 2021
Jeff Landfield April 25, 2021
Today was an amazing day in Juneau! As May approaches, the legislature has less than a month before the constitutional 121-day session limit is…
Alaska Airlines bans Sen. Lora Reinbold for refusal to comply with mask policy
Jeff Landfield April 24, 2021
Alaska Airlines has banned Senator Lora Reinbold (R - Eagle River) for continued refusal to comply with their mask policy. A spokesperson for Alaska...
Department of Corrections experiencing issues with 18 ankle monitors in Kenai
Jeff Landfield April 20, 2021
The Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC) is currently experiencing issues with 18 ankle monitors in Kenai. All 18 are for pretrial offenders, according to...
The Sunday Minefield – April 18, 2021
Jeff Landfield April 18, 2021
Tomorrow is the 90th day of session (statutory limit) and the legislature is nowhere near passing a budget. It looks like they will be…
The Alaska Stalker – April 17, 2021
The Alaska Stalker April 17, 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...