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Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Why a dedicated “Education Fund” would undermine a long-term fiscal plan
Brad Keithley
April 10, 2026
Without any significant fanfare, or as far as we can determine, public discussion, Senate Joint...
Landmine Staff 2026 Anchorage election predictions
Landmine Staff
April 7, 2026
Today is the 2026 Anchorage municipal election! Landmine staff went through the six Assembly races and two school board races. Below are our thoughts and predictions. After reading, let us know your thoughts and why you agree or disagree...
The Sunday Minefield – April 5, 2026
Jeff Landfield
April 5, 2026
Happy Easter! It’s finally April. I am back in Anchorage and it finally feels like the long and cold winter is coming to an end. I was in Sitka on Monday and Tuesday getting the full experience at the…
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 data centers can be built in the city.
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: The PFD debate
Brad Keithley
April 4, 2026
As codified in current law, Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) functions much like a preferred corporate dividend. The amount is set by rule rather than determined periodically on an ad hoc basis, and must first be…
The Full Experience: Two days at the Alaska State Trooper Academy in Sitka
Jeff Landfield
April 3, 2026
Wearing a paintball helmet, neck guard, and police belt, I found myself knocking on the door of room 258 at the Alaska State Trooper Academy in Sitka, Alaska. I was carrying out a simulation after thirty minutes of training…
The Sunday Minefield
The Sunday Minefield
Jeff Landfield
April 5, 2026
Happy Easter! It’s finally April. I am back in Anchorage and it finally feels like the long and cold winter is coming to an end. I was in Sitka on Monday and Tuesday getting the full experience at the…
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Does integrity fly out the window the moment you’re elected?
Mike Nield
April 10, 2026
When I think of the levels of government in Alaska I…
Alaskans deserve a vote in the Senate on raising the age of consent to 18 from 16
Keeley Olson
April 3, 2026
Alaska has the highest rate of rape in the United States – more than...
An interview with Alan Lambert on his role in the film “Blue Moon”
Grant Keller
February 24, 2026
Alan Lambert is a Dublin based artist who has been working in film and...
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