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Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Here we go again
Brad Keithley
April 17, 2026
During the 2024 legislative session, we wrote several columns opposing the subsidy of the development of Cook Inlet gas at the expense of the state’s general fund. As we explained then, we believed Southcentral gas consumers…
Why I voted no on HB 194 and why it matters for Alaska
Representative Carolyn Hall
April 17, 2026
I want to be clear: I believe Hilcorp, and any large, profitable S corporation operating in Alaska, should be paying taxes. Like many Alaskans, I support closing the “S Corp loophole.” But that fix needs...
The Sunday Minefield – April 12, 2026
Jeff Landfield
April 12, 2026
We are more than two-thirds of the way into the 121-day legislative session! It was a bit of a short week as nothing happened on Monday due to Easter break. The Anchorage election took place on Tuesday (4/7/2026), with…
Fishy: Mary Peltola says she wants to stop trawlers before hanging out with trawlers
Jeff Landfield
April 10, 2026
Democrat Mary Peltola, the former representative challenging Senator Dan Sullivan (R - Alaska), recently took a trip to several Western Alaska villages.
Does integrity fly out the window the moment you’re elected?
Mike Nield
April 10, 2026
When I think of the levels of government in Alaska I think of the Spiderman memes where all three are pointing at each other. In my mind they are all passing the blame, unable and unwilling…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Why a dedicated “Education Fund” would undermine a long-term fiscal plan
Brad Keithley
April 10, 2026
Without any significant fanfare, or as far as we can determine, public discussion, Senate Joint...
The Sunday Minefield
The Sunday Minefield
Jeff Landfield
April 12, 2026
We are more than two-thirds of the way into the 121-day legislative session! It was a bit of a short week as nothing happened on Monday due to Easter break. The Anchorage election took place on Tuesday (4/7/2026), with…
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Why I voted no on HB 194 and why it matters for Alaska
Representative Carolyn Hall
April 17, 2026
I want to be clear: I believe Hilcorp, and any large, profitable S corporation...
Does integrity fly out the window the moment you’re elected?
Mike Nield
April 10, 2026
When I think of the levels of government in Alaska I…
Alaskans deserve a vote in the Senate on raising the age of consent to 18 from 16
Keeley Olson
April 3, 2026
Alaska has the highest rate of rape in the United States – more than...
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