In a previous column, we wrote about the “Orwellianization” of the language used by some when discussing Alaska fiscal issues. The term was a reference to George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984, in which the government gave common terms the opposite … Read More
Yesterday, Representative Mary Peltola (D – Alaska) shocked Democratic supporters when she declined to endorse presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, saying she was “keeping an an open mind” about how to vote in the upcoming presidential election. Peltola stated … Read More
Desperate for advice? For the answers to all of your burning questions, e-mail askacat@alaskalandmine.com or send a message anonymously here. Dear Cat, Is there an expiration date on not dating your ex’s friends? Dear Human…… Read More
The primary is less than a month away! I am writing this week’s column from Nome! I came up for a few days to visit a friend and check it out. I’m told the amazing weather today is as good … Read More
As we discussed in an earlier column, the Department of Revenue projects in its Spring 2024 Revenue Forecast (Spring Forecast) that while oil production…… Read More
Last updated: 07/19/2024 The Alaska Landmine (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates https://www. alaskalandmine.com (the “Site”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information we receive from users of the Site. We use … Read More
An investigation by the Landmine has found that the local attorney referenced in the lengthy Ninth…… Read More
After the failed assassination attempt of Donald Trump yesterday, it feels a bit weird writing this week’s column. It’s a sad time in America when a former president and soon-to-be presidential nominee is nearly killed on live TV. We can … Read More
“Opportunity cost is the value of the next-best alternative when a decision is made; it’s what is given up.” – Andrea J. Caceres-Santamaria, Senior Economic Education Specialist, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, “Money and Missed Opportunities” in Page…… Read More
Anchorage welcomed a new mayor on July 1. This little animal (along with a majority of the city’s voting public) breathed a long-awaited sigh of relief. But now that the champagne has gone still…… Read More