Alaska Department of Labor changes public comment summary on proposed changes to labor regulations
ArticleOn January 24th I published a story, “Lawmakers and industry push back on proposed changes to labor…… Read More
The Sunday Minefield – February 2, 2020
ArticleHappy Super Bowl Sunday! I don’t really care who wins but it would be awesome if Andy Reid got a Super Bowl ring. I guess Senator Peter Micciche (R – Soldotna) is having a rager of a Super Bowl party. … Read More
The Alaska Stalker – January 30, 2020
ArticleWelcome to this week’s edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. If you enjoy the Alaska Stalker, please consider supporting working moms like me by sending in…… Read More
Anchorage Assembly needs to carefully consider impacts of tax proposals
ArticleAs the Anchorage Assembly considers new revenue options, we need to take our time and be clear about our objectives and how we plan to get there. I do not oppose an alcohol tax or a sales tax. I agree … Read More
The Sunday Minefield – January 26, 2020
ArticleThe first week of the second session of the 31st Alaska Legislature was something else. As one veteran of the Capitol told me, “In 25 years of working in Juneau I’ve never seen a first week this crazy. Not even … Read More
Immigration law is a mystery and a mastery of obfuscation
ArticleAn official spokeswoman for the United States immigration agency once said, on the record in the Washington Post (April 24, 2001), “Immigration law is a mystery and a mastery of obfuscation, and the lawyers who can figure it out are worth their…… Read More
Lawmakers and industry push back on proposed changes to labor regulations
ArticleOn December 4, 2019, as Alaskans were getting ready for the holidays, Alaska Department of Labor Commissioner Tamika Ledbetter sent out a notice…… Read More
The Alaska Stalker – January 23, 2019
ArticleWelcome to this week’s edition of the Alaska Stalker, a lighthearted round up of the best and worst of Alaska’s social media landscape. If you enjoy the Alaska Stalker, please consider supporting working moms like me by sending in…… Read More
Session starts off normal for House, loose for Senate
ArticleThe first day of the second session of the 31st Legislature got off to a normal start, for the House at least. Not so much for the Senate. The House gaveled in just after 1 pm, as scheduled. Guests were … Read More
The Sunday Minefield – January 19, 2020
ArticleThe second session of the 31st Alaska Legislature is just two days away from beginning. There is a lot of talk about things getting very loose out of the gate. I head to Juneau tomorrow. Like last session, I will … Read More