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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…

Dunleavy administration tries to silence me in the most bizarre way possible

Jeff Landfield   February 15, 2019

On Wednesday, not long before Governor Michael J. Dunleavy (R – Alaska) held a press conference where he unveiled his budget, I got a…

The Alaska Stalker – February 14, 2019

Alaska Stalker   February 14, 2019

Welcome to a very special edition of the Alaska Stalker.

Dan Sullivan applied for AOGCC public seat before Hollis French letter was made public

Jeff Landfield   February 13, 2019

Former Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan, who Governor Michael J. Dunleavy recently appointed to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, listed the Alaska Oil and Gas…

Rep. Knopp gets real loose – hoodwinks most of Alaska media

Jeff Landfield   February 12, 2019

There was a collective gasp on the House floor earlier this morning when Representative Gary Knopp (R – Kenai) voted against Representative Dave Talerico…

The Sunday Minefield – February 10, 2019

Jeff Landfield   February 10, 2019

As week five of the legislative session is about to begin, the House is still unorganized. On a positive note, they broke the record…
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