Recently, I have been rereading former Governor Jay Hammond’s writings on fiscal policy, particularly the PFD. The most extensive is Diapering the Devil, published posthumously from the Governor’s notes and available online here as Chapter 2 of “The…… Read More

After days of denials to Alaska press that the incident had occurred at all, the Bronson administration suddenly…… Read More

In a surprising move earlier today, Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson announced the appointment of 16-time failed candidate Dustin Darden to head Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility (AWWU). The appointment came just a day after the revelation that Bronson had attempted … Read More

It’s less than two weeks to Christmas but it’s been a pretty weird week in Alaska politics. The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation board of trustees abruptly and unceremoniously sacked CEO Angela Rodell – without explanation. A Landmine article published yesterday … Read More

Welcome to this 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

In recent weeks, many have been puzzled by Anchorage Police Chief Kenneth McCoy’s sudden and unexplained announcement…… Read More

While the Legislature as a whole was largely idle during the fourth special session, the House Ways & Means Committee remained active, holding four…… Read More

It will be 2022 in less than a month! This year has really flown by. For those living in Southcentral, get ready for a big snow storm this week. The forecast is calling for up to two feet in some … Read More

In our day-to-day discussions about fiscal policy we often refer to a 2017 Anchorage Daily News story, written by then-ADN reporter Nat Herz. Under the headline “For most Alaskans, an income tax would…… Read More

A raucous series of Anchorage Assembly meetings from late September to early October saw the…… Read More