Why a conservative Alaskan Governor promotes a Universal Basic Income
April 30, 2019
One of the most audacious ideas currently gaining favor among American progressives is the idea of a Universal Basic Income (UBI). UBI is a…
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Mikey Monday – April 29, 2019
Jeff Landfield April 29, 2019
Welcome to the first edition of Mikey Monday! A new weekly feature about Mike Porcaro. Porcaro hosts a radio show on KENI and is…
The Sunday Minefield – April 28, 2019
Jeff Landfield April 28, 2019
As the 100th day of the legislative session has come and gone, things are starting to heat up in Juneau. It’s anyone’s guess when…
Video tour of Alaska’s Capitol in Juneau
Jeff Landfield April 26, 2019
Ever wonder how the Capitol in Juneau functions? Check out this awesome video tour of the Alaska Capitol! This video was produced in collaboration…
Republicans get loose in House Finance Committee hearing on crime
Jeff Landfield April 23, 2019
Things got real loose in the House Finance Committee this morning during a presentation on crime. The presentation was titled “Community Perspectives on Crime”,…
The Sunday Minefield – April 21, 2019
Jeff Landfield April 21, 2019
Happy Easter to all of our Christian readers. And happy Passover to all of our Jewish readers. A lot happened this week in Juneau,…
Who knew Mike Porcaro is such a snowflake
Jeff Landfield April 19, 2019
Yesterday began like any normal day for me in Juneau. However, it ended very strangely. I was following some committee hearings and had just…
ACLU seeks default judgment against Gov. Dunleavy, Tuckerman Babcock in wrongful termination suits
Jeff Landfield and Lee Baxter April 19, 2019
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Alaska has filed motions for default judgment in two lawsuits they brought against Governor Michael J. Dunleavy…
The Sunday Minefield – April 14, 2019
Jeff Landfield April 14, 2019
If you are lucky enough to be in Southcentral Alaska this weekend, you know how beautiful the weather is. Spring is definitely here! I…
Marcia, Marcia, Marcia! – Suzanne Downing’s former target now her star witness for Amanda Price
Jeff Landfield April 13, 2019
Things are getting very loose with the Amanda Price confirmation process. Price was named Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) in December…
Alyeska Slush Cup 2019
The Alaska Landmine April 13, 2019
They came, they skied, and they wiped out–hard. Join the Alaska Landmine for a multimedia review of the best of Alyeska Spring Carnival Slush…
Showdown brewing between Governor and Legislature over forward funding of education
Jeff Landfield April 10, 2019
There is a showdown brewing in the Capitol over education funding. It involves the forward funding of education that was passed last year by…
The Sunday Minefield – April 7, 2019
Jeff Landfield April 7, 2019
I apologize for the late posting of the column this week. Last night was legislative skits and let’s just say I stayed out a…
GCI laying off 87 employees in reduction of force
Jeff Landfield April 4, 2019
In a confidential memo obtained by the Alaska Landmine, sent today to GCI employees, GCI announced they are laying off 87 employees. The memo…
On Alaska, weiners, and journalism
Kevin Baird April 3, 2019
I quit my job reporting on politics at the Alaska State Capitol on March 14. Boom. Done. I told myself after I quit that…
Anchorage Municipal Election unofficial results are in – proposed Alcohol Tax appears to be defeated
Jeff Landfield April 2, 2019
The unofficial results from the second vote-by-mail election for the Municipality of Anchorage were recently posted on the city’s website. The unofficial results show…
The Price may not be right on Dunleavy Public Safety Commissioner
Jeff Landfield April 2, 2019
Governor Michael J. Dunleavy (R – Alaska) named Amanda Price his Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety in December, right after he took…
Lt. Governor Meyer, three Representatives, face campaign donation fines
Jeff Landfield April 1, 2019
The Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) has issued Lieutenant Governor Meyer (R – Alaska) and several legislators fines for violating Alaska’s campaign disclosure laws….
Why I’m voting for the proposed Anchorage Alcohol Tax
Christopher Constant March 31, 2019
My name is Christopher Constant. I represent Downtown, South Addition, Fairview, Mountain View, and Government Hill on the Anchorage Assembly. I read the argument…
The Sunday Minefield – March 31, 2019
Jeff Landfield March 31, 2019
If you were lucky enough to be in Juneau this week, you would have enjoyed some beautiful, sunny weather. Governor Michael J. Dunleavy (R…