The Sunday Minefield – April 1, 2018
April 1, 2018
It has been over five months since I started the Alaska Landmine. In this short time I have quickly realized just how bad things…
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Broken Trust – Whose Interests do Our Legislators Represent
Jeff Landfield March 26, 2018
I am willing to bet you have not heard of House Bill (HB) 208. It is not an exciting or high profile bill. In…
A Special Video Report – Update on the Taj MaHawker
Jeff Landfield March 26, 2018
Remember the downtown Anchorage LIO debacle known as the Taj MaHawker? There has been an interesting development ...
The Sunday Minefield – March 25, 2018
Jeff Landfield March 25, 2018
Another busy week in Juneau. As the voter mandated “90-day” session limit approaches, tensions are rising in the Capitol. The house is dealing with…
The Time Cathy Giessel Needed my Help
Jeff Landfield March 23, 2018
Senator Cathy Giessel and I don’t get along. Not because I have a particular issue with her. I actually think she is one of…
The Sunday Minefield – March 18, 2018
Jeff Landfield March 18, 2018
It’s been quite a busy week in Juneau as well as Anchorage. The “90-day” legislative session is two thirds over. Hearings on a variety…
Snowflake Speaker at Alaska GOP Dinner Can’t Handle Question – Melts Down
Jeff Landfield March 17, 2018
The Alaska Republican Party held their biennial state convention last weekend in Anchorage. I was not a delegate this year but I was a…
Bracketgate – How the Senate Killed March Madness in Juneau
Jeff Landfield March 14, 2018
If you have ever worked in an office, odds are you have heard about or been part of an office pool. They happen for…
Minnery Misleads Public – Sent Cease and Desist Letter
Jeff Landfield March 13, 2018
Jim Minnery is a well-known social conservative in Anchorage. He is the executive director of Alaska Family Council, a non-profit, far-right Christian advocacy group....
A Special Video Report About Vote-by-Mail in Anchorage
Jeff Landfield March 11, 2018
Enjoy this special report from the Alaska Landmine about why Anchorage adopted vote-by-mail and how it will work.
The Sunday Minefield – March 11, 2018
Jeff Landfield March 11, 2018
The “90-day” legislative session is more than halfway done and it is not looking likely that they will finish on time. Again. Upside –...
AG Slams Judiciary Chairs in Email About Bail Problem
Jeff Landfield March 9, 2018
The Alaska Landmine has obtained an email sent on March 9, 2018 by Alaska Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth to Representative Matt Claman (D – Anchorage)…
Alaska Republicans Chose Slate of Candidates for Leadership Positions
Jeff Landfield March 9, 2018
The Alaska Republican Party is having their state convention this weekend. They are meeting at the Hilton in downtown Anchorage. Delegates came to Anchorage…
A Summary of the Anchorage Caucus Meeting
Jeff Landfield March 8, 2018
Last Saturday (3/3/1018), the Anchorage Caucus met at Rasmuson Hall at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Anchorage Caucus is made up of all the…
MoHagani Magnetek Spits Hot Fire Against Bathroom Bill
Jeff Landfield March 7, 2018
A meeting of the Anchorage Assembly got interesting last night (3/6/2018) during open public testimony. MoHagani Magnetek, a local transgender woman, came up to testify…
Newly Confirmed Valley Senator Mike Shower Opts Out of Majority Caucus
Jeff Landfield March 5, 2018
Senator Mike Shower (R - Wasilla) has decided not to join the Alaska Senate Majority caucus. He posted this on his official Facebook page...
The Sunday Minefield – March 4, 2018
Jeff Landfield March 4, 2018
This has been a busy week, more so for Anchorage than Juneau. The Anchorage mayoral race is heating up, Fur Rondy is underway, the…
The Strange History of the Upside Down Building at the Anchorage Airport
Jeff Landfield March 2, 2018
If you have ever driven to the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, you have likely noticed the upside down building that sits near Lake…
Senator Wielechowski Goes Rogue on PFD Bill
Jeff Landfield February 28, 2018
Senator Bill Wielechowski (D – Anchorage) made a bold move today during a senate floor session. He motioned for the senate to vote to…
Anchorage Chamber Mayoral Candidate Forum – Truly Bizarre
Jeff Landfield February 26, 2018
Today the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce held a candidate forum for the upcoming Anchorage mayoral election. There are nine candidates declared, seven were part…