The Sunday Minefield – March 24, 2019
March 24, 2019
It’s been another busy and crazy week in Alaska politics. The House Finance Committee budget meetings throughout the State kicked off on Friday in…
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Legislative staffer sucker punches me in the face at the Viking
Jeff Landfield March 23, 2019
Last night started out like any normal Friday night in Juneau. However, it ended with me getting sucker punched in the face by a…
Gov. Dunleavy violates Alaska Constitution by not filling Palmer Superior Court seat
Jeff Landfield March 22, 2019
In an unprecedented move, Governor Michael J. Dunleavy has refused to fill one of two Palmer Superior Court seats. Yesterday, he announced four judicial…
The Sunday Minefield – March 17, 2019
Jeff Landfield March 17, 2019
It’s been another action packed week in Alaska politics. Between the budget, PFD, and crime bills, the legislature has been busy. Governor Michael J….
State Human Rights Commission attacks private citizen for “Black Rifles Matter” bumper sticker
Jeff Landfield March 15, 2019
In a now deleted Facebook post, the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights called out a private citizen on their official Facebook page for…
Gov. Dunleavy blasts lawmakers on social media as “greedy politicians” – then deletes post
Jeff Landfield March 14, 2019
In a now deleted Facebook post and tweet, Governor Michael J. Dunleavy blasted “greedy politicians” for trying to steal Alaskans’ PFDs (It’s PFDs not…
Wendy Wednesday – March 13, 2019
Jeff Landfield March 13, 2019
Landmine readers, by popular demand I am now featuring Wendy Wednesday on the Landmine website. The last two were on the Landmine Facebook page….
The Sunday Minefield – March 10, 2018
Jeff Landfield March 10, 2019
Oh, boy. It’s been quite the week in Juneau. Loose does not even begin to describe it. Between the ghost hunter guy making the…
Governor Walker was right about the Pebble Mine
Bruce Switzer March 8, 2019
Former Governor Bill Walker was absolutely correct. The Army Corps of Engineers Pebble Mine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a waste of time and…
Kelly Tshibaka accuses Rep. Zack Fields of violating her constitutional civil rights during confirmation hearing
Jeff Landfield March 6, 2019
What was supposed to be a routine confirmation hearing in the House State Affairs Committee yesterday turned into some serious drama. Kelly Tshibaka, Governor…
Dunleavy administration throws Lynn Gattis under the bus in attempt to explain ridiculous pay disparity
Jeff Landfield March 5, 2019
Last week I did a story on a massive pay disparity between two employees of the Dunleavy administration:
Governor Dunleavy paying…
Rondy 2019 in Pictures
The Alaska Landmine March 5, 2019
Join the Landmine for a quick look back at some of Rondy’s biggest events, including the fur auction, Open World Championship Sled Dog Races,…
The Sunday Minefield – March 3, 2019
Jeff Landfield March 3, 2019
It was another busy week for Alaska politics. This week marked the halfway point of the “90-day” legislative session. Because it took a month…
Permanent Fund Corporation memo to Senators addresses questions about Gov. Dunleavy’s PFD plan
Jeff Landfield February 27, 2019
The Alaska Landmine has obtained a memo from Craig Richards, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC), and…
Governor Dunleavy paying woman nearly 2.5 times less than man for same job
Jeff Landfield February 25, 2019
A recent records request from the Alaska Landmine to the Department of Administration has exposed a massive pay gap between two employees of the…
The Sunday Minefield – February 24, 2019
Jeff Landfield February 24, 2019
It was another busy week in Juneau. Both Alaska Senators, and the Chief Justice, addressed joint sessions of the Alaska Legislature. The House has…
Major Stand for Salmon donor charged in same prostitution ring as Patriots owner Robert Kraft
Jeff Landfield February 22, 2019
The headlines today featured multiple stories about New England Patriots owner, Robert Kraft, being charged in a major prostitution sting in Florida. The operation…
Dunleavy administration breached multi-million dollar contract to company who won competitive bid
Jeff Landfield February 18, 2019
The administration of newly elected Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy (R – Alaska) has made headlines by proposing huge cuts to the State budget,…
The Sunday Minefield – February 17, 2019
Jeff Landfield February 17, 2019
What a week it has been in Juneau. After continued drama, the House finally managed to organize after breaking the previous record, set in…
House organizes, Bryce Edgmon re-elected Speaker in new bi-partisan Majority Coalition
Jeff Landfield February 16, 2019
Valentine’s Day ended up being a special day for the Alaska House of Representatives. After breaking the record for the longest time without an…