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Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Why current Alaska fiscal policy is bound to fail
Brad Keithley
May 24, 2026
As many have said in different ways, there’s an element in current Alaska fiscal policy that makes it bound to fail: the most politically influential Alaskans, including Alaska’s legislators, don’t have to pay for the costs of government. To...
Not every healthcare debate needs a witch hunt
Linn Wheeling
May 19, 2026
The Alaska Landmine recently published an opinion piece titled “Bills giving more power to naturopaths are a prescription for quackery” that conflates modern licensed naturopathic medicine with fringe wellness practices and makes several inaccurate or misleading…
Senate Finance quietly removed amendment that increased protections for abused kids
Jeff Landfield
May 19, 2026
On May 15, five days before the constitutional session limit, the Senate Finance Committee held a five minute hearing to deal with four House bills. One of those bills was House Bill 52, a…
The “Sunday” Minefield – May 18, 2026 (Do it live edition!)
Jeff Landfield
May 18, 2026
Yes, I know it’s Monday. The last three days in Juneau have been extremely hectic. I was way too tired last night to write the column. I am writing this from the public lounge in the Capitol – my…
Pension bill for gasline bill: Is a big deal to end session coming together in Juneau?
Jeff Landfield
May 13, 2026
There is one week left until the constitutional session limit on May 20. And a big deal for an adjournment package could be coming together. Governor Mike Dunleavy (R - Alaska) has one major priority - the gasline bill he...
Court documents show Bernadette Wilson failed to pay $52,000 in fuel and wrote bad checks
Jeff Landfield
May 12, 2026
The Landmine recently published an article documenting that "full PFD" Republican gubernational candidate Bernadette Wilson had her 2023 and 2024...
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The Sunday Minefield
Jeff Landfield
May 24, 2026
The second session of the 34th Alaska Legislature concluded on Wednesday (5/20/2026) night. In addition to passing the operating and capital budgets, the Legislature passed a flurry of bills on the last day of session. The next day the…
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Not every healthcare debate needs a witch hunt
Linn Wheeling
May 19, 2026
The Alaska Landmine recently published an opinion piece titled “Bills giving…
Alaska still has a path to stronger election integrity
Representative Sarah Vance
May 8, 2026
There is good news for Alaskans who want elections that are both secure and…
Alaska’s gasline: Facts vs. the ‘Failure Crowd’
Mike Chenault
May 8, 2026
The debate surrounding the Alaska LNG Project includes quite a bit of constructive dialogue,...
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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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