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Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: HB 209: A wolf in sheep’s clothing

Brad Keithley

May 11, 2025

On the heels of the Legislature’s expected approval of a $1,000 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 – adjusted for inflation, the lowest in the state’s history – late last month Representative Zack…

The Sunday Minefield – May 4, 2025

Jeff Landfield

May 4, 2025

May the Fourth be with you! Only 17 days remain until the end of the regular session, and things finally look like they are starting to come together. First, after a small hiccup, the Legislature passed a new education…

Alaska should eliminate all sales taxes on gold and silver

Matthew Cortez

May 3, 2025

As inflation cuts into Alaskans’ savings, individuals and businesses are actively seeking ways to protect their hard-earned money. Lawmakers in Alaska have reintroduced a popular bill seeking to further align Alaska with the U.S. Constitution as it pertains to...

Aloha: Crum caught cold on unauthorized Hawaiian vacation

Jeff Landfield

May 2, 2025

On Friday, April 4, then-Deputy Revenue Commissioner Fadil Limani got a call from Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum at the end of the workday. Limani did not know that he was about to be fired over the phone by Crum....

Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Dunleavy came in promising to “Save the PFD,” but is going to leave having helped kill it

Brad Keithley

May 2, 2025

Most who were here at the time of the 2018 governor’s race will recall that central to now-Governor Mike...

The Sunday Minefield – April 27, 2025

Jeff Landfield

April 27, 2025

We are approaching day 100 of the legislative session, which means there is just over three weeks left in the regular session. The annual Legislative Skits was held last night in Juneau at Centennial Hall. Minus some AV and…

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