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Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Two observations on AKLNG (Part 1)
Brad Keithley
June 5, 2026
As we have listened to the presentations and legislative hearings on the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas project (the project) over the past few weeks, we have developed two observations. The first is that we don’t believe Phase 1 of the…
Alaska ends taxes on gold and silver, reaffirms their monetary status
Jp Cortez
June 2, 2026
Last week, Alaska enacted a bill that removes local sales taxes from purchases of gold and silver and reaffirms that the metals are constitutional money recognized by the state. Representative Kevin McCabe (R – Big Lake) and Senator Mike Cronk…
PHOTOS: JKT debuts LG in ANC
Paxson Woelber
June 2, 2026
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins ("JKT") debuted his Lieutenant Governor pick, independent Anchorage Assembly Member Zac Johnson, in a sun-drenched South Edition Anchorage backyard on Monday evening...
The Sunday Minefield – May 31, 2026
Jeff Landfield
May 31, 2026
The candidate filing deadline is tomorrow at 5 pm! There’s been some big last minute surprises including former Governor Bill Walker and former Senator Lesil McGuire both filing letters of intent to run for governor. Some more candidates for…
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: A blind fiscal taste test
Brad Keithley
May 29, 2026
Over time, we have become increasingly convinced that discussions about Alaska’s fiscal policy are driven more by labels and culture-war-like slogans than by hard numbers, as they should be. Following up on an idea generated during a discussion of…
PHOTOS: Tom Begich’s Anchorage HQ launch draws crowds
Paxson Woelber
May 28, 2026
The Anchorage headquarter launch party for gubernatorial candidate Tom Begich and newly-announced running mate Julia Hnilicka drew a large crowd on Thursday evening...
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The Sunday Minefield
Jeff Landfield
June 7, 2026
The June 1 filing deadline has come and gone, and things got very loose on June 1. The field is set for the U.S Senate race, U.S. House race, governor’s race, and 50 legislative seats, though candidates can still…
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Alaska ends taxes on gold and silver, reaffirms their monetary status
Jp Cortez
June 2, 2026
Last week, Alaska enacted a bill that removes local sales taxes from purchases of…
Alaska communities are sitting on millions in PFAS settlement money
Elizabeth Shea
May 28, 2026
The following information has been provided by Grossman & Associates, who are the lead...
Not every healthcare debate needs a witch hunt
Linn Wheeling
May 19, 2026
The Alaska Landmine recently published an opinion piece titled “Bills giving…
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Bills giving more power to naturopaths are a prescription for quackery
Spenaardvark
May 10, 2026
Imagine you’re on a road trip with your family, and your vehicle…
It’s not smart – it’s sad: The ADN Editorial Board’s bizarre criticism of AI data center regulation
Spenaardvark
April 5, 2026
Last month, the Anchorage Assembly passed an ordinance regulating the conditions under which AI...
Turn the car around, Julia: on performative helplessness and the future of Anchorage
Spenaardvark
July 8, 2024
Anchorage welcomed a new mayor on July 1. This little animal (along with a...
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