Showdown brewing between Governor and Legislature over forward funding of education
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…
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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…
Why a 107-foot long, WWII-era tugboat has been abandoned in Gastineau Channel for years
Jeff Landfield and Cale Green March 30, 2019
If you have been to Juneau in the last year, odds are you have seen the abandoned, 107 foot long World War II era...
Why I’m voting against the proposed Anchorage Alcohol Tax
Darwin Biwer March 30, 2019
My name is Darwin Biwer. I have been the owner of Darwin’s Theory since it’s beginning in 1981. I am writing about the Anchorage…
Video Story: What is the future of the Alaska Marine Highway System?
Jeff Landfield March 30, 2019
Governor Dunleavy has proposed major cuts to the Alaska Marine Highway System. Under the current funding proposal, the ferry system would see a 75%…
A new low for Suzanne Downing and the Alaska Republican Party
Jeff Landfield March 25, 2019
We have all come to expect dishonesty and vitriol from Suzanne Downing’s Republican propaganda blog, Must Read Alaska. But something she wrote in her…
The Sunday Minefield – March 24, 2019
Jeff Landfield 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…
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….