The Sunday Minefield – April 15, 2018
April 15, 2018
Today (4/15/2018) marks the 90th day of the “90-day” legislative session! They have once again failed to finish in the voter mandated 90 days,…
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Slush Cup 2018 – Alyeska Splash Down
Jeff Landfield April 14, 2018
The annual Spring Carnival in Girdwood, Alaska took place this weekend. This event marks the end of ski season and traditionally ushers in the...
Many Legislators Who Complain About Over Spending Have no Room to Talk
Jeff Landfield April 12, 2018
There has been a lot of talk about the budget lately. Many Republicans are upset because they say it is too big. Republicans in…
Geran Tarr Confuses Alaska with Arkansas – But Trust Her on Oil Taxes
Jeff Landfield April 9, 2018
We all know the frustration that arises with mail from out of state. It’s not uncommon for someone to mistake AK for Arkansas instead…
The Landmine Writes About a Staffer, and a Staffer Literally Hits Back
Jeff Landfield April 8, 2018
Last weekend I attended the annual legislative skits in Juneau for the first time. They were creative, entertaining, and extremely funny. Lots of people…
The Sunday Minefield – April 8, 2018
Jeff Landfield April 8, 2018
I hope everyone enjoyed my April Fool’s video last week in which I announced my candidacy for lieutenant governor. Even though it was a…
Apparently Sparks Ignited in Alaska Too
Jeff Landfield April 6, 2018
Earlier this week the Las Vegas Review Journal published an article titled “Woman says Las Vegas GOP campaign adviser made her…
Alaska Airlines Flight Literally “Comes in Hot” to Anchorage
Jeff Landfield April 2, 2018
Last Thursday (3/29/2018) an evening Alaska Airlines flight from Juneau to Anchorage had a problem. At some point in the flight the cabin started…
Senator John Coghill is the One Person Preventing Bree’s Law from Passing the Senate
Butch Moore April 2, 2018
House Bill (HB) 214, the bill to officially name the "dating violence" part of the Alaska Safe Children’s Act as Bree's Law, has more...
The Sunday Minefield – April 1, 2018
Jeff Landfield April 1, 2018
It has been over five months since I started the Alaska Landmine. In this short time I have quickly realized just how bad things…
Broken Trust – Whose Interests do Our Legislators Represent
Jeff Landfield March 26, 2018
I am willing to bet you have not heard of House Bill (HB) 208. It is not an exciting or high profile bill. In…
A Special Video Report – Update on the Taj MaHawker
Jeff Landfield March 26, 2018
Remember the downtown Anchorage LIO debacle known as the Taj MaHawker? There has been an interesting development ...
The Sunday Minefield – March 25, 2018
Jeff Landfield March 25, 2018
Another busy week in Juneau. As the voter mandated “90-day” session limit approaches, tensions are rising in the Capitol. The house is dealing with…
The Time Cathy Giessel Needed my Help
Jeff Landfield March 23, 2018
Senator Cathy Giessel and I don’t get along. Not because I have a particular issue with her. I actually think she is one of…
The Sunday Minefield – March 18, 2018
Jeff Landfield March 18, 2018
It’s been quite a busy week in Juneau as well as Anchorage. The “90-day” legislative session is two thirds over. Hearings on a variety…
Snowflake Speaker at Alaska GOP Dinner Can’t Handle Question – Melts Down
Jeff Landfield March 17, 2018
The Alaska Republican Party held their biennial state convention last weekend in Anchorage. I was not a delegate this year but I was a…
Bracketgate – How the Senate Killed March Madness in Juneau
Jeff Landfield March 14, 2018
If you have ever worked in an office, odds are you have heard about or been part of an office pool. They happen for…
Minnery Misleads Public – Sent Cease and Desist Letter
Jeff Landfield March 13, 2018
Jim Minnery is a well-known social conservative in Anchorage. He is the executive director of Alaska Family Council, a non-profit, far-right Christian advocacy group....
A Special Video Report About Vote-by-Mail in Anchorage
Jeff Landfield March 11, 2018
Enjoy this special report from the Alaska Landmine about why Anchorage adopted vote-by-mail and how it will work.
The Sunday Minefield – March 11, 2018
Jeff Landfield March 11, 2018
The “90-day” legislative session is more than halfway done and it is not looking likely that they will finish on time. Again. Upside –...