In an unprecedented move, Governor Michael J. Dunleavy has refused to fill one of two Palmer Superior Court seats. Yesterday, he announced four judicial picks but declined to fill the second Palmer seat. The appointments were: John C. Cagle to … Read More
It’s been another action packed week in Alaska politics. Between the budget, PFD, and crime bills, the legislature has been busy. Governor Michael J. Dunleavy (R – Alaska) spent the week at a global energy conference in Houston. And ballots … Read More
In a now deleted Facebook post, the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights called out a private citizen on their official Facebook page for a bumper sticker on the back of his truck. Not long after, they deleted the post … Read More
In a now deleted Facebook post and tweet, Governor Michael J. Dunleavy blasted “greedy politicians” for trying to steal Alaskans’ PFDs (It’s PFDs not PFD’s by the way). Dunleavy’s Press Secretary, Matt Shuckerow, sent me the following statement in response … Read More
Landmine readers, by popular demand I am now featuring Wendy Wednesday on the Landmine website. The last two were on the Landmine Facebook page. After several requests, mostly from people who don’t use social media, I have heard you loud … Read More
Oh, boy. It’s been quite the week in Juneau. Loose does not even begin to describe it. Between the ghost hunter guy making the New York Times and Representative Sarah “I hate students” Vance, the content just keeps coming. As … Read More
Former Governor Bill Walker was absolutely correct. The Army Corps of Engineers Pebble Mine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a waste of time and money. How can the Corps present an EIS to the public absent an economic analysis showing … Read More
What was supposed to be a routine confirmation hearing in the House State Affairs Committee yesterday turned into some serious drama. Kelly Tshibaka, Governor Dunleavy’s second pick for Commissioner of the Department of Administration (DOA), accused Representative Zack Fields (D … Read More
Last week I did a story on a massive pay disparity between two employees of the Dunleavy administration: Governor Dunleavy paying woman nearly 2.5 times less than man for same job The story pointed out that Lynn Gattis is being … Read More
Join the Landmine for a quick look back at some of Rondy’s biggest events, including the fur auction, Open World Championship Sled Dog Races, Trailgate, and more. Special thanks to the folks at Rondy for providing press access so that … Read More