The Sunday Minefield – August 25, 2024
August 25, 2024
The August primary has come and gone, though four precincts and many absentee and early votes have yet to be counted. Turnout is currently…
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Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: An interim 2024 state revenue and budget update
Brad Keithley August 23, 2024
Over the past two years, we have used columns during the summer and fall to fill gaps in the Department of Revenue’s (DOR) regular...
Joseph Lurtsema is the kiss of death for Republican legislative candidates, including himself
Jeff Landfield August 22, 2024
Political consultant Joseph Lurtsema has been hustling and scamming Republican candidates for years. This year he's also a candidate himself.
Ask a Cat: Workplace problems, an awkward hookup, and cat ladies
Cat August 19, 2024
Back to school challenges? Workplace conundrums? For all the advice you seek, e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com or send a message anonymously here. Dear Cat, I work...
The Sunday Minefield – August 18, 2024
Jeff Landfield August 18, 2024
Tuesday’s primary is just two days away! Early and absentee voting has been taking place since early August, though turnout has been fairly low….
Nick Moe: A wolf in sheep’s clothing
Jeff Landfield August 16, 2024
Nick Moe, a longtime Democrat turned independent, is running against Democrat Carolyn Hall for the open West Anchorage House seat. I know both of…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Some follow-up on why there is not a Permanent Fund “fiscal crisis”
Brad Keithley August 16, 2024
In last week’s column, we explained why claims by some that the Permanent Fund is facing a “fiscal...
Two Alaska State Troopers charged with assault stemming from Kenai mix-up
Jeff Landfield August 14, 2024
Two Alaska State Troopers, Joe Miller (not the former U.S. Senate candidate) and Jason Woodruff, have been charged with misdemeanor assault stemming from a...
The Sunday Minefield – August 11, 2024
Jeff Landfield August 11, 2024
The August 20 primary is just nine days away. While the primary will only actually impact a few races, candidates all over the state…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: No, there is not – repeat, not – a Permanent Fund “fiscal crisis”
Brad Keithley August 9, 2024
Sometimes we are accused of “burying the lead” to these columns by only reaching our primary point a few paragraphs down. Maybe that’s true....
Ask a Cat: Donald Trump, house cleaning, and childless cat ladies
Cat August 5, 2024
Not sure what to do with your life? Need an all knowing and wise feline to guide you? E-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com or, if you’re feeling…
The Sunday Minefield – August 4, 2024
Jeff Landfield August 4, 2024
The primary is just over two weeks away. Early and absentee voting starts tomorrow. I am writing this week’s column from Kodiak! I came…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Are state policymakers really concerned about working age Alaska families? The evidence suggests not
Brad Keithley August 2, 2024
It is no secret that Alaskans face a higher cost of...
NRCC announces new support for Nancy Dahlstrom in bid to unseat Mary Peltola
Jeff Landfield July 29, 2024
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom (R – Alaska) as one of 25 candidates for their 2024 Young Guns…
The Sunday Minefield – July 28, 2024
Jeff Landfield July 28, 2024
The August 20 primary is just over three weeks away. Absentee and early voting starts on August 5. Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) 30-day…
State files scathing brief against ConocoPhillips over road access issue on North Slope
Jeff Landfield July 27, 2024
On July 15, the State of Alaska filed a brief against ConocoPhillips Alaska in a years long dispute over Santos' use of gravel roads...
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: “Surplus”
Brad Keithley July 26, 2024
In a previous column, we wrote about the “Orwellianization” of the language used by some when discussing Alaska fiscal issues. The…
Ask a Cat: Dangerous dating, bad friends, and a voting dilemma
Cat July 22, 2024
Desperate for advice? For the answers to all of your burning questions, e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com or send a message anonymously here. Dear Cat, Is there...
The Sunday Minefield – July 21, 2024
Jeff Landfield July 21, 2024
The primary is less than a month away! I am writing this week’s column from Nome! I came up for a few days to…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Why aren’t state oil revenues growing with production, and how to fix it
Brad Keithley July 19, 2024
As we discussed in an earlier column, the Department of Revenue projects in its Spring 2024 Revenue Forecast (Spring Forecast) that while oil production...