After already having set a dollar target for the “New Revenue Measures” required to balance the state’s budget over the next ten years in the Dunleavy…… Read More

Since unveiling his proposed FY2027 budget in mid-December, Governor Mike Dunleavy (R – Alaska) has said he will introduce a fiscal package to deal with…… Read More

The second session of the 34th Alaska Legislature is just two days away! But some politicos might be cutting it close due to weather issues in Juneau. Democrat Mary Peltola announced that she will challenge Senator Dan Sullivan (R – … Read More

The last time the Landmine covered a Peltola campaign event was November 5, 2024, the night she lost her re-election race for U.S. House to Republican challenger Nick Begich…… Read More

One of the carryover proposals likely to receive serious consideration as the Legislature returns this session is the proposed Constitutional amendment to turn the Permanent Fund’s current two-account approach, embodied in Art. 9, Section 15 of the Alaska…… Read More

The Landmine has learned that Naknek resident Bill Hill will soon launch a bid for U.S. House. Hill is working with the progressive consulting firm Ship Creek Group, known for working with well-funded and serious candidates. Hill was in Fairbanks today…… Read More

Alaskans have been begging, since Alaska’s oil pipeline was completed in the 1970’s, for a gasline project. Long-time Alaskans remember the bumper sticker: “Please God Grant Us One More Pipeline, We Promise To Not Piss It Away This Time.” Alaska’s … Read More

The snow has been coming down in Anchorage! Luckily, temperatures are finally forecast to go up later this week. The legislative session begins in nine days. I was in D.C. this week for some meetings and to say hi to … Read More

“Everything in my life is falling apart, but I’m gonna figure it out.” –Marty Supreme This review contains spoilers for “Marty Supreme.” Writers from Mencken to Tolkien have extolled the beauty of the phrase “cellar door;” even divorced from context, … Read More

The latest report on the Alaska LNG project submitted by legislative consultants Gaffney, Cline & Associates – “Key Issues – Legislative and Policy Options for Alaska LNG – FINAL COPY” – published by the Legislature’s Legislative Budget and Audit Committee … Read More