The Sunday Minefield – December 17, 2017
December 17, 2017
As Christmas and the new year approaches, politics is not slowing down. Just the opposite, this week saw a multitude of holiday parties and…
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Setting the Record Straight on the David Wilson Story
Jeff Landfield December 16, 2017
There are a few things I want to make clear about the Alaska Landmine’s coverage of Senator David Wilson and the incident between him…
Senator Wilson’s Bizarre Press Conference
Jeff Landfield December 12, 2017
On Thursday, Senator David Wilson (R – Wasilla) held a press conference that was, well, bizarre. The audio from the press conference can be…
Division of Election Tells Alaska GOP No Way on Proposed Rules Change
Jeff Landfield December 10, 2017
Alaska Division of Elections Director Josie Bahnke has responded to a letter from Alaska Republican Party (ARP) Chairman Tuckerman Babcock. In his letter, Chairman…
The Sunday Minefield – December 10, 2017
Jeff Landfield December 10, 2017
Now that the 4th special session has ended, legislators can fundraise again, and, boy, did they get straight to it. This week saw a…
Two More Republicans File To Run For State House
Jeff Landfield December 4, 2017
Two more Republicans have filed to run for the Alaska State House today. Stephen Duplantis filed to run for House District 24. He will…
Alaska GOP Notifies Alaska Division Elections Of Rules Change
Jeff Landfield December 4, 2017
In an email on December 4, Alaska Republican Party Chairman Tuckerman Babcock informed Alaska Division of Elections Director, Josie Bahnke, about a rules change that…
APOC Recommends Dismissal of Complaint Against Alaska Democrats
Jeff Landfield December 3, 2017
In late October, Forrest McDonald filed a complaint to the Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) against the Alaska Democratic Party. McDonald alleged that the…
The Sunday Minefield – December 3, 2017
Jeff Landfield December 3, 2017
Despite the end of the 4th legislative special session, it’s been a busy week in Alaska politics. The most exciting news by far was…
The Actual Alaska LNG Gasline Deal With China
Jeff Landfield November 29, 2017
The State of Alaska, along with the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) recently signed a gasline deal with a Chinese oil and gas company,…
Alaska Republican Party Chairman Nominates New Vice-Chair
Jeff Landfield November 27, 2017
Alaska Republican Party (ARP) Chairman Tuckerman Babcock has named a replacement for the party’s vice-chair. Babcock has recommended Jon Faulkner of Homer. Faulkner is…
Governor Walker Secretly Signs SB 54 Into Law
Jeff Landfield November 26, 2017
Multiple sources have confirmed that Governor Bill Walker secretly signed Senate Bill (SB) 54 into law on Sunday. It goes into effect at midnight….
The Sunday Minefield – November 26, 2017
Jeff Landfield November 26, 2017
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Now that the holiday weekend is at its end, I hope you enjoy this week’s Sunday Minefield.
The…
Director of Alaska Pretrial Services Has Interesting Past
Jeff Landfield November 20, 2017
Geri Fox was hired as director of Pretrial Services by the Alaska Department of Corrections in August 2016. She was hired for the important…
The Sunday Minefield – November 19, 2017
Jeff Landfield November 19, 2017
Well, it has been a very busy week in Anchorage. When I started the Sunday Minefield (way back in October) my biggest concern was…
Brian Kraft to Withdraw From Stand for Salmon Ballot Initiative
Jeff Landfield November 15, 2017
One of the main sponsors of the Stand for Salmon ballot initiative, Brian Kraft, said he has begun the process of removing his name…
The Sunday Minefield – November 12, 2017
Jeff Landfield November 12, 2017
The Alaska Senate voted 11-9 on Friday to concur with the Alaska House’s changes to Senate Bill (SB) 54, the crime reform bill. Word…
Local Reporter Exposes Sen. David Wilson’s Sexual Harassment Cover-Up
Jeff Landfield November 10, 2017
The lies and cover-up surrounding Senator David Wilson’s (R – Wasilla)Â harassing of a female staffer are falling apart. Reporter Liz Raines of KTVA, who…
Up-Skirt Cover-Up
Jeff Landfield November 6, 2017
Recently, I filed a public records request for security footage from the Capitol building in Juneau of Senator David Wilson (R- Wasilla) allegedly putting…
The Sunday Minefield – November 5, 2017
Jeff Landfield November 5, 2017
As the AK State Legislature’s 4th special session of the year drags on, crime continues to dominate the agenda in the House. The crime…