On Tuesday night, March 27, the Board of Education voted to approve a budget that will create, according to district administration, some classes of 40… Continue reading
We love our Permanent Fund Dividends! But as a shareholder you should know that there’s trouble brewing in the Alaska Permanent Fund. Other large investment… Continue reading
Alaska has always been the First Frontier when it comes to the post-WWII nuclear standoff because of its proximity to Russia. In the 1950s, intercontinental… Continue reading
I have followed the Wearable Art “cultural appropriation” controversy with interest. One striking thing is the gulf between public opinion expressed in the Empire and… Continue reading
Future economic development in Alaska relies on outside customers — Alaska’s resources are so vast that their market is worldwide. We should celebrate being an… Continue reading
Alaskans are fond of reminding outsiders that “Alaska is different.” Our vast geography, strategic location, diverse communities, abundant natural resources and relative youth compared to… Continue reading
We have a system of government characterized by the principles of “By the People, For the People.” These were revolutionary ideas in the 1700s. Citizens,… Continue reading
Exxon Mobil reported profits of $19.7 billion for 2017. And the year ended with a huge cut in the corporate tax rate. You’d never know… Continue reading
The Alaska Division of Elections recently certified a controversial ballot initiative that has many people concerned about its potential consequences. The initiative, sponsored by the… Continue reading
Lincoln was right. Old Abe famously noted it was impossible to fool all of the people, all of the time, Proof of Lincoln’s wisdom was… Continue reading
For too long, there has been an awkwardness in the way Alaskans talk about climate change and resource development in the same conversation. But there… Continue reading
Is the looming battle at the ballot box over the “Stand for Salmon” Initiative inevitable? Motivated by concerns about how a 60 year old law… Continue reading
If you’ve ever owned horses, you probably know that cleaning the barn first thing in the morning is good for the soul. I use that… Continue reading
It’s a well-established fact that secondhand smoke is a serious health hazard. That’s why, a year ago, Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, easily moved Senate Bill… Continue reading
Now that U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, has succeeded in helping to pass a major tax reform bill — co-authored by lobbyists — that enriches… Continue reading
I was raised in the military where guns were all around me and ever since I moved to Alaska 40 years ago I’ve been in… Continue reading
As the president and CEO of the Alaska Chamber of Commerce, I was pleased with the recent passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act… Continue reading
Let me get this straight. We’re going to spend $30 million for a military parade down Pennsylvania Avenue on Veterans Day. Thirty million is relative… Continue reading
Should Juneau give up the opportunity to condition mining to address local concerns? (That sounds like a trick question.) Of course not! Not surprisingly, most… Continue reading
Since opening, Amalga Distillery has been overwhelmed by the support of the community and local businesses. We built a truly local distillery and tasting room,… Continue reading
