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
Rep. Don Young’s question, “How many Jews were put in the ovens because they were unarmed?” disturbs me even more as I write this today… Continue reading
In Alaska, credit unions and small banks help our communities thrive and our small businesses grow. The backbone of Main Street is this collection of… Continue reading
The Wilderness Act of 1964 promises that our government will protect and preserve wilderness “for the permanent good of the whole people.” Yet, in just… Continue reading
The reason I am running for governor is simple: I love Alaska. I know Alaska’s potential is enormous. Our resources, coupled with our geographical location… Continue reading
For years, I approached politics the way most Alaskans do. I paid very little attention to the legislative process and then complained about the decisions… Continue reading
America has used Blitzkrieg tactics as one of its primary strategies in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. It is now on display in… Continue reading
A legal definition of reasonable belief is “that which an ordinary person of average intelligence and sound mind would believe.” Rep. Lora Reinbold, R-Eagle River,… Continue reading
Melting pot: a place where a variety of races and cultures assimilate into a cohesive whole that often results in invigoration or novelty — Merriam-Webster… Continue reading
What was the reason for the Permanent Fund? Is our Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) a constitutional right? Should it be? Is it yours, ours, or… Continue reading
