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Wolf-hunting buffer must come from board or Legislature

Wolf-hunting buffer must come from board or Legislature

One of the core constitutional duties of the Alaska Legislature is to manage our fish and game resources among many competing uses — subsistence and… Continue reading

Wolf-hunting buffer must come from board or Legislature

Salmon systems are out of balance

Usually, when I meet my clients at the boat launch, everyone is excited and ready for their chance at catching a king salmon on the… Continue reading

  • Jul 25, 2018
  • By Chris Tobias

Alaskans made government accountable to the people

Alaskans set out to make their government more accountable to the people — and it just worked. The Alaska Legislature raised the bar for ethics… Continue reading

  • Jul 25, 2018
  • By Dan Krassner
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh glances at reporters during a meeting with Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 19, 2018. (Manuel Balce Ceneta | The Associated Press)

Why Lisa Murkowski should vote no on Brett Kavanaugh

Murkowski has said she will study Kavanaugh’s qualifications. She also said that she will give weight to what Alaskans have to say.

  • Jul 24, 2018
  • By Art Petersen
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh glances at reporters during a meeting with Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 19, 2018. (Manuel Balce Ceneta | The Associated Press)

Why I chose to work for the Walker/Mallott campaign

I signed on to work for the Walker Mallott re-election campaign because of, not in spite of, my progressive values. I’m pretty fierce about those… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2018
  • By Kati Ward
The Alaska Capitol in Juneau

Alaskans made government accountable to the people

Alaskans set out to make their government more accountable to the people — and it just worked. The Alaska Legislature raised the bar for ethics… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2018
  • By Dan Krassner
The Alaska Capitol in Juneau
Lemon Creek Correctional Center pictured on Friday, April 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

SB 91 catch-and-release catastrophe pushed by Texas crusader

Alaska recently rolled back portions of Senate Bill 91 and in the process curtailed what has been disastrous public policy advocated by a self-styled crusader… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2018
  • By Jeffrey J. Clayton
Lemon Creek Correctional Center pictured on Friday, April 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this July 14, 2016 photo, Gov. Bill Walker speaks during a press conference. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Nothing, not even the PFD, can last forever

Gov. Bill Walker did the right thing for Alaska when he decided to reduce the Permanent Fund Dividend in 2016.

In this July 14, 2016 photo, Gov. Bill Walker speaks during a press conference. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this Sept. 29, 2014 photo, candidate for governor Bill Walker speaks as Gov. Sean Parnell listens during their debate in front of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at Suite 907. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Why I’m voting for Bill Walker

Walker has proven over and over again that when the going gets tough — Alaska-tough — Bill gets going.

In this Sept. 29, 2014 photo, candidate for governor Bill Walker speaks as Gov. Sean Parnell listens during their debate in front of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at Suite 907. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Support the ‘ocean road’ to Southeast

Access to Juneau and Southeast Alaska has been an issue for a long time. We need good, inexpensive, reliable access to and from our communities.… Continue reading

Vote ‘no’ on Stand for Salmon

Generations of Alaska Native people have revered salmon for its life-sustaining properties and role in the growth and survival of our communities. To say that… Continue reading

Juneau drivers need to slow down

Come on, Juneau drivers. Get your act together. What is the big hurry? You are driving a lethal weapon. Cellphone against your ear, puppy on… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, listens to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a press conference after their meeting at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, Monday, July 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump’s shameful capitulation to Putin

It is time for real alarm, for all patriotic Americans to speak out and for taking action, especially on the part of those in Congress.

  • Jul 18, 2018
  • By Richard Hebhardt
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U.S. President Donald Trump, left, listens to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a press conference after their meeting at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, Monday, July 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Kate Troll

Instead of a gas pipeline, why not a power line?

Observers of history and current events like to say nothing is more powerful that an idea that’s time has come.

Kate Troll
The Alaska State Capitol is seen Saturday, May 12, 2018. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

Dunleavy supports Juneau as capital

As I volunteer on the Mike Dunleavy for Governor campaign, I have been asked whether or not Dunleavy supports keeping the capital in Juneau. Dunleavy… Continue reading

The Alaska State Capitol is seen Saturday, May 12, 2018. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)
Five candidates running for Alaska governor, at left, squared off in Naknek at the Bristol Bay Fish Expo. From left are Gov. Bill Walker, former Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell, Anchorage businessman Scott Hawkins, former state Sen. Mike Dunleavy and former Anchorage Mayor and U.S. Sen. Mark Begich. The debate was moderated by KTVA’s Rhonda McBride. (Molly Dischner | Alaska Journal of Commerce)

Mead Treadwell is the solution to three-way gov. race

Rep. Les Gara wrote an excellent opinion piece in the Juneau Empire recently. He quite rightly pointed out that if it comes to a three-way… Continue reading

Five candidates running for Alaska governor, at left, squared off in Naknek at the Bristol Bay Fish Expo. From left are Gov. Bill Walker, former Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell, Anchorage businessman Scott Hawkins, former state Sen. Mike Dunleavy and former Anchorage Mayor and U.S. Sen. Mark Begich. The debate was moderated by KTVA’s Rhonda McBride. (Molly Dischner | Alaska Journal of Commerce)
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Let’s focus on internet issues Alaska policymakers can fix

Every Alaskan deserves access to a free and open internet. Gov. Bill Walker and the administration passionately agree with this commonly held belief and have… Continue reading

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Gov. Bill Walker
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Why did I reduce the PFD in 2016?

The decision to reduce the PFD in 2016 in response to Alaska’s fiscal crisis will be one of the defining issues of this election.

  • Jul 14, 2018
  • By Gov. Bill Walker
Gov. Bill Walker
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U.S. Rep. Don Young speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire on Feb. 21, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

The MSA and Don Young’s partisan dilemma

Like the breakup of a marriage, there are two sides to this story.

U.S. Rep. Don Young speaks during an interview at the Juneau Empire on Feb. 21, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Kavanaugh is the wrong choice for Supreme Court

Kavanaugh is the wrong choice for Supreme Court

President Trump has nominated federal appeals court judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. Judge Kavanaugh has a paper trail from… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2018
  • By Linda Schandelmeier
Kavanaugh is the wrong choice for Supreme Court